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Rules of the Game

  • TV Series
  • 2022
  • 57m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
2.3K
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Maxine Peake, Kieran Bew, Rakhee Thakrar, and Ben Batt in Rules of the Game (2022)
Rules of the Game is a gripping new four-part thriller about sexual politics in the modern workplace.
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When new HR Director Maya begins her job at Fly, she tries to shake up the old fashioned lads culture and begins investigating historic cases of misconduct.When new HR Director Maya begins her job at Fly, she tries to shake up the old fashioned lads culture and begins investigating historic cases of misconduct.When new HR Director Maya begins her job at Fly, she tries to shake up the old fashioned lads culture and begins investigating historic cases of misconduct.

  • Creator
    • Ruth Fowler
  • Stars
    • Maxine Peake
    • Susan Wokoma
    • Rakhee Thakrar
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    2.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Ruth Fowler
    • Stars
      • Maxine Peake
      • Susan Wokoma
      • Rakhee Thakrar
    • 53User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Maxine Peake
    Maxine Peake
    • Sam Thompson
    • 2022
    Susan Wokoma
    Susan Wokoma
    • DI Eve Preston
    • 2022
    Rakhee Thakrar
    Rakhee Thakrar
    • Maya Benshaw
    • 2022
    Kieran Bew
    Kieran Bew
    • Gareth Jenkins
    • 2022
    Ben Batt
    Ben Batt
    • Owen Jenkins
    • 2022
    Dario Coates
    Dario Coates
    • DS Peter Alan
    • 2022
    Callie Cooke
    Callie Cooke
    • Tess Jones
    • 2022
    Megan Parkinson
    Megan Parkinson
    • Gemma Thompson
    • 2022
    Tanya Vital
    Tanya Vital
    • Beth Taylor
    • 2022
    Katherine Pearce
    Katherine Pearce
    • Carys Jenkins
    • 2022
    Zoë Tapper
    Zoë Tapper
    • Vanessa Jenkins
    • 2022
    Alison Steadman
    Alison Steadman
    • Anita Jenkins
    • 2022
    Amy Leeson
    • Amy Dixon
    • 2022
    Dominic Vulliamy
    Dominic Vulliamy
    • Duncan Stephenson
    • 2022
    Isaac Lancel-Watkinson
    • Adam Thompson
    • 2022
    Rory Keenan
    Rory Keenan
    • Hugh Evans
    • 2022
    Mohammed Mansaray
    Mohammed Mansaray
    • Khalil Ibraham
    • 2022
    Sudha Bhuchar
    • Sangini Joshi
    • 2022
    • Creator
      • Ruth Fowler
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    9sonnygambin-59853

    Good drama/thriller

    I have just watched rules of the game on the BBC I found this 4 part drama/ mystery really entertaining, I don't know why others have rated it so low, I don't know what they were watching. The cast was excellent especially Maxine Peake & Alison Steadmans performances. The plot is plausible, I suspect this happens in many corporations around the world. The script was well written I would give it a go, but perhaps see all episodes before commenting to give the plot time to develop. I don't agree with other's sentiments on this drama, I would highly recommend.
    8Lollylovesmovies

    Ignore the bad reviews

    This was a good show. In the reviews you will see comments like old clichés or same old thing. Because yes it is the same old thing still going on to this day of what happens to women. One even wanted to know what companies allow 16 year olds to work for them?? Many! It's called an internship! Duh. You can pretty much guess who left those kinds of reviews. Shows like this are still being made because it's STILL happening. To women. So take a wild guess where most of the negative reviews come from. Yes you pretty much knew who was in the wrong but it was the unfolding of the story that was good. Some people just can't understand that. This is made for people who want to know the story not just try to guess the killer in the first 5 minutes. Give it a shot if that sounds like something you are in to. You might like it.
    8andykel

    Enjoyed it.

    I'm not agreement with all the reviews on here we really enjoyed it and unlike a lot of shows now actually finished watching it till the end to see the plot unfold...get pass the first one as people on here have commented without giving it a chance.
    7sianstanley

    Interesting

    I have worked for the last 25 years in a mixed environment but mostly male. I have seen some of the behaviours shown in this series so I can relate to some of it , what is missing though is the representative good people and particularly all the good men, the ones who are kind, thoughtful and supportive. I have worked with some difficult women but also many who have worked incredibly hard and remain wonderful. What I am trying to say is that this series lacks nuance, it like using a brick to open a window. It's a start but only that. Hopefully something similar can be produced which taps into the idea that we are not all good or all bad.
    6dollydiabolique

    Well acted series

    This is a very well-acted series; well put together cast. It's paced right without a lot of filler, and the directing and production were all good for me. It's just gets a bit ridiculous. The first two/three episodes are engaging, then it all gets a bit unbelievable and far-fetched. It was a decent watch and don't think it's deserving of the current 5.6 rating on IMDb.

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    • Release date
      • January 10, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Manchester, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • BBC One
      • The Forge
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