The reviews are in and critics are praising Benedict Cumberbatch as PATRICK MELROSE

“…a finely cut gem, both technically and tonally; it may be Cumberbatch’s strongest work to date”– Vanity Fair “…a lacerating Tour de Force” – The Atlantic “Compelling and difficult, with a towering Cumberbatch.” – The Hollywood Reporter “Benedict Cumberbatch is riveting…he commands every scene” – Variety “…Cumberbatch is raw, messy, and better than ever” – USA Today “…Cumberbatch is outstanding” – Collider “…it’s the role (Cumberbatch) was born to play” – Rolling Stone PATRICK MELROSE begins streaming on CraveTV Saturday, May 12 at 9 p.m. ET. Subsequent episodes stream Saturdays at 9 p.m. ET. Starring and executive produced by Oscar^® nominee and Emmy^® winner Benedict Cumberbatch, SHOWTIME’s new five-part limited series PATRICK MELROSE is based on the acclaimed semi-autobiographical novels of the same name by Edward St. Aubyn, and takes an acerbic and fearless look at the protagonist’s harrowing odyssey from a deeply traumatic childhood to his remarkable survival as an adult. The series also stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hugo Weaving, Anna Madeley, Blythe Danner, and Allison Williams.