What is The Regime about?

The Regime, set to premiere on 3 March 2024, is a highly anticipated miniseries from HBO that offers a compelling portrayal of a fictional Central European autocracy on the brink of collapse. Led by a stellar cast including Kate Winslet, Martha Plimpton, Andrea Riseborough, Matthias Schoenaerts, and Hugh Grant, the series introduces viewers to a year within the palace of a crumbling authoritarian regime. With Will Tracy as the writer, executive producer, and showrunner, and Stephen Frears and Jessica Hobbs directing episodes and serving as executive producers, The Regime promises to deliver a gripping narrative of power, betrayal, and political upheaval. The central plot revolves around the chancellor, brilliantly portrayed by Kate Winslet, as she grapples with the threat to her leadership amidst internal chaos. Supported by her husband, played by Matthias Schoenaerts, and the Palace Manager, portrayed by Andrea Riseborough, the chancellor faces mounting challenges that put her position in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Martha Plimpton shines as the U.S. secretary of state, navigating the delicate balance of protecting American interests in the tumultuous regime. As the story unfolds, Hugh Grant's character, the Leader of the Opposition, becomes a key figure whose imprisonment triggers widespread public unrest. With its stellar cast and compelling storyline, The Regime is poised to captivate audiences with its intense portrayal of political turmoil and personal sacrifice.

The first episode of The Regime aired on March 03, 2024 and the most recent episode to air was on April 07, 2024.