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By Marty Brown
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Satire of authoritarianism lacks confidence, has language.
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The Regime
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What's the Story?
THE REGIME finds Central European dictator Chancellor Elena Vernham (Kate Winslet) at a crossroads, as her hold on both the country and her sanity is slipping. She hires disgraced soldier Herbert Zubak (Matthias Schoenarts) to check the spore content in the air around her, and he quickly gains her confidence. With Zubak in her corner, the chancellor's passion for power is reignited, which leads her to start a conflict with the United States.
Is It Any Good?
HBO has a healthy track record for political comedy, which sets the bar too high for this show. Unsurprisingly, Kate Winslet vehicle The Regime aspires toward something like Armando Iannucci's Succession but lacks the satirical heft to really get there. Instead, The Regime just plays like a mild throne room drama with Winslet doing a funny accent.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about politics. Where does The Regime take place? What do we learn about the country's government and politics? Does the situation remind you of anything in real life?
What is this show satirizing? Who are you supposed to be laughing at? With? What is it about the situation that makes it funny?
TV Details
- Premiere date : March 3, 2024
- Cast : Kate Winslet , Matthias Schoenaerts , Andrea Riseborough
- Network : HBO
- Genre : Drama
- TV rating :
- Award : Golden Globe - Golden Globe Award Nominee
- Last updated : December 10, 2025
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