EPISODE 1.1
Episode 1
When television producer Paul Smith puts everything on the line to make ITV quiz show and overnight sensation `Who Wants to be a Millionaire?', one family's much-loved pub quiz hobby turns into outright obsession.
Quiz: Season 1
In this mini-series, based on the real-life scandal, Matthew Macfadyen (Succession) is Who Wants To Be A Millionaire contestant Major Charles Ingram. After appearing on the game show, he and his wife (Fleabag's Sian Clifford) are accused of cheating. Michael Sheen (Good Omens) steps into the shoes of quizmaster Chris Tarrant.
From director Stephen Frears (The Queen, Philomena). Based on the books Quiz by James Graham Bad Show: the Quiz, the Cough, the Millionaire Major by Bob Woffinden and James Plaskett.
2020UK
DramaTrue Story & Biography
Reviews & comments
IndieWire
press“Quiz” can feel frustratingly basic at times, suffering from slights and gaps that make the three episodes sail while feeling incomplete. The series would have benefited from either being a 90-minute movie or at least five episodes.
The Guardian
pressnce the nuts and bolts are dealt with and the focus shifts to the Ingrams and life among normal humans outside the TV studios, the drama becomes as addictive as Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? proved.
Variety
pressWhen it does come together, “Quiz” is as compelling as the show that first inspired it.
Hollywood Reporter
pressWhile I don't always believe this, it's an experience that plays out with more purity if you come in knowing as little as possible.
Vulture
pressQuiz is smart, entertaining, and told with a great sense of efficiency. By sticking to three hour-long episodes, it provides all wheat and no chaff.
CNN
pressGiven how entertaining it is, there's a much better than 50-50 chance that those who watch won't feel the least bit cheated.
Independent
pressA remarkably uncynical version of events around the Coughing Major, which shows several points of view with clarity and empathy.
IndieWire
press“Quiz” can feel frustratingly basic at times, suffering from slights and gaps that make the three episodes sail while feeling incomplete. The series would have benefited from either being a 90-minute movie or at least five episodes.
The Guardian
pressnce the nuts and bolts are dealt with and the focus shifts to the Ingrams and life among normal humans outside the TV studios, the drama becomes as addictive as Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? proved.
Variety
pressWhen it does come together, “Quiz” is as compelling as the show that first inspired it.
Hollywood Reporter
pressWhile I don't always believe this, it's an experience that plays out with more purity if you come in knowing as little as possible.
Vulture
pressQuiz is smart, entertaining, and told with a great sense of efficiency. By sticking to three hour-long episodes, it provides all wheat and no chaff.
CNN
pressGiven how entertaining it is, there's a much better than 50-50 chance that those who watch won't feel the least bit cheated.
Independent
pressA remarkably uncynical version of events around the Coughing Major, which shows several points of view with clarity and empathy.
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