One person’s trash is another’s treasure
If you’ve seen the list of everything new on Netflix in August, then you’ll know what I mean when I say that there’s always something new on the platform, so it can be hard to find something good to watch on the world’s best streaming service. That’s why some of us usually look at their Rotten Tomatoes ratings to help us pick out the good from the bad in fear that we waste our time.
But, you shouldn’t always listen to these scores. I certainly didn’t when I watched these Netflix shows and I wasn’t disappointed with the outcome. While these three series definitely wouldn’t make it onto our best Netflix shows list, I think each is still a fun watch for different reasons. Here’s why you should sometimes ignore the critics.Anatomy of a Scandal
RT Score: 57%
Age rating: TV-MA
Length: ~45 minute episodes
Creators: David E Kelley and Melissa James Gibson
When Anatomy of a Scandal debuted on the streaming platform in 2022, it was met with a largely negative critical reception for its lack of style and substance. Despite this, Anatomy of a Scandal shot to the top of the platform’s most-watched chart and since I’m a fan of twisty thrillers, I decided to give it a go.
I wasn’t disappointed. Created by Big Little Lies writer David E. Kelley, Anatomy of a Scandal is an adaptation of Sarah Vaughan’s best-selling novel, which follows happily married politician James Whitehouse (Rupert Friend) who is accused of sexually assaulting his aide Olivia Lytton (Naomi Scott). James’ wife Sophie (Sienna Miller) believes he’s innocent, but steadfast prosecutor Kate (Michelle Dockery) is determined to prove otherwise. While the plot may read like a typical drama series, Anatomy of a Scandal’s suspenseful, albeit far-fetched twists still had me gripped from start to finish, so much so that I actually binge watched the series.
