Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock, The Imitation Game) stars as Patrick Melrose, an aristocratic and outrageously funny playboy, who struggles to overcome a deeply traumatic childhood, adult substance abuse, and the challenges of seeking recovery and redemption. Based on the acclaimed series of novels written by Edward St. Aubyn, each episode is devoted to one of the five novels, as the series gleefully skewers the British upper class. 5 episodes, 5 hrs, 2 DVDs or Blu-ray discs. Mature audiences.