The Reckoning
Created by Dan Davies, Neil McKay
On BBC One
A dark, investigative docudrama that traces how a beloved public figure concealed decades of systematic abuse behind a carefully constructed persona.
The life of Jimmy Savile, a man who, for decades, became one of the UK’s most influential celebrities, but in death has become one of the most reviled figures of modern history following revelations of extensive and horrific abuse.
Questions people ask
Is The Reckoning sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Does The Reckoning leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 96% of series.
Is The Reckoning easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is The Reckoning scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is The Reckoning violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like The Reckoning
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Reckoning
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Reckoning, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Reckoning, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Reckoning, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
