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By Marty Brown
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Unsentimental tale of cheaters on classic game show.
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What's the Story?
Shortly after the massively popular QUIZ show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire takes off, a group of fans begin to figure out how to beat the system and win money. Diana Ingram (Sian Clifford) and her brother both become infatuated with the show, but when they each get their chance to compete and fall short, they make a plan for Diana's ambivalent husband Charles (Matthew Macfadyen) to appear... and perhaps even cheat his way to the million.
Is It Any Good?
Like many docudramas, AMC's retelling of the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire cheating scandal is mostly an efficient recap of events anyone familiar with the story (or even the trailer) already know about. However, Quiz succeeds largely on the strength of its cast, who infuse its weighty set-up with riveting, unsentimental character work. Some teens might be interested, but it's probably mostly adults who remember the absolute fervor around the show that will be most intrigued by this tale.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. How was the show conceived? What made it different from typical game shows? Why do you think it was so popular?
What were some of the unintended consequences of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire's popularity? How did fans react to it? How do the Ingrams respond to the show? Why do they respond this way?
What are some of the ways that contestants gain competitive advantages on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Do you consider these methods cheating? Why or why not? What are the ethical implications behind the Ingrams' actions?
TV Details
- Premiere date : May 31, 2020
- Cast : Matthew Macfadyen , Sian Clifford , Michael Sheen
- Network : AMC
- Genre : Drama
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 13, 2022
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