Sentences with phrase «horribly abusive father»

Coming a bit later in the month is the series premiere of Patrick Melrose, starring Benedict Cumberbatch (who also executive produces) as the title character, «who struggles to overcome the damage inflicted by a horribly abusive father and the mother who tacitly condoned his behavior,» making for what Showtime calls a tour de force performance — you can catch the series» debut episode on Saturday, May 12 at 9 p.m. ET.

Here's a plot summary of the show: in a tour de force role, Benedict plays the titular character who struggles to overcome the damage inflicted by a horribly abusive father and the mother who tacitly condoned his behavior.

Not exact matches

With each episode devoted to one of the five novels, the series will encompass the saga of Patrick Melrose's life, from his horribly abusive youth at the hands of his father (Weaving) and the mother who tacitly condones the behavior (Leigh), to the outrageous playboy he becomes and the struggles he endures to defy the damage of his own past, the premium cable channel's description continued.

(Variety describes the father as «horribly abusive,» and Leigh's mother character as quietly condoning his behavior.)