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Episode: The Regime (PILOT)
Description: “Never breathe in her direction, stay calm, don't vomit.” - AgnesKate Winslet returns to HBO to star as Chancellor Elena Vernham in a new political satire about a budding authoritarian regime in Central Europe. Filmed in Vienna and created by Will Tracy, co-writer of The Menu and several episodes of Succession, The Regime was announced in 2022, described as Downton Abbey set in an autocrat's palace. The first episode, "Victory Day," follows a recently-disgraced soldier appointed as the Chancellor’s personal bodyguard, where their relationship quickly evolves into one of codependency. Join us to hear our initial impres...