The Comey Rule
Whatever side you're on, you only know half the story.
On Showtime
A tense, ideas-driven two-part political drama that reconstructs a recent historical crisis from competing perspectives, prioritizing intellectual engagement over reassurance.
An immersive, behind-the-headlines account of the historically turbulent events surrounding the 2016 presidential election and its aftermath, which divided a nation. This two-part biopic tells the story of two powerful figures, Comey and Trump, whose strikingly different personalities, ethics and loyalties put them on a collision course.
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Questions people ask
Is The Comey Rule easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Does The Comey Rule leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is The Comey Rule violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is The Comey Rule sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Is The Comey Rule scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Like The Comey Rule
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Comey Rule
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Comey Rule, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Comey Rule, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Comey Rule, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
