Mr Bates vs. The Post Office

Name: Mr Bates vs. The Post Office
Genre: Drama
Rating: 8

2024 · Miniseries · ★ 8.0 · 88% critics

Drama

This drama recounts one of Britain’s most notorious miscarriages of justice, as hundreds of innocent sub-postmasters and postmistresses were accused of theft and fraud. The blame stemmed from a defective IT system, turning everyday work into legal trouble and devastating accusations.

Also known as Alan Bates vs The Post Office

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Streaming on PBS Masterpiece.

3 hours to watch · 4 episodes.

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Original title: Mr Bates vs The Post Office
Years: 2024
Release date: 2024-01-01
Network: ITV1
Language: English
Critic score: 88/100
TMDB rating: 8.0/10 (86 votes)

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You’ll like this if you enjoy gripping courtroom dramas based on real cases and want a heartbreaking, infuriating true story; Not for you if you prefer light entertainment or straightforward pacing, like Broadchurch or A Very English Scandal.

Pros: true story impact; strong ensemble acting; engaging legal drama | Cons: sometimes overly dry; heavy emotional tone; pacing shifts late