What is The Reckoning about?

The Reckoning, a British mini-series, delves into the complex narrative of Jimmy Savile's public life as a beloved entertainer and his concealed identity as a sexual predator. The show is dramatized across four one-hour episodes and aired on BBC One. Central to the narrative is Steve Coogan's portrayal of Savile, a character that he inhabits from the early days of Savile's career in the 1960s until his death in 2011. The series is partly adapted from Dan Davies’s book 'In Plain Sight: the Life and Lies of Jimmy Savile', utilizing Davies's research and interactions with Savile to provide a backbone for the storytelling. Throughout the series, the chilling dichotomy between Savile's widespread acclaim and his abhorrent criminal behavior is depicted, drawing upon testimonies and inputs from survivors of his abuse to lend authenticity and gravity to the recreation of events. The Reckoning is both a portrayal of a fallen icon and an exposition of the repercussions of his actions, weaving together the complexity of his highly publicized life, the harrowing reality of his crimes, and the path to posthumous revelations that shattered his once-esteemed legacy.

The first episode of The Reckoning aired on October 09, 2023 and the most recent episode to air was on October 17, 2023.