Dominic West and Sienna Miller Lead HBO Divorce Drama
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- HBO’s legal drama War, created by George Kay, turns the emotionally and financially painful process of divorce into an entertaining and juicy courtroom battle filled with strategic tricks and twists.
- The story centers on tech mogul Morgan, whose staged infidelity by his movie star wife Carla sparks a high-stakes divorce fought fiercely by their respective legal teams.
- The series excels in storytelling, pacing, and detailed production design, with strong performances from leads Sienna Miller and Dominic West, and standout portrayals by the lawyers played by Phoebe Fox, James McArdle, Nina Sosanya, and Pip Torrens.
- While War touches on themes like money’s impact on relationships and gender double standards, it primarily focuses on delivering addictive drama rather than deep social commentary.
- The show maintains a sharp balance between making its flawed characters watchable yet not overly sympathetic, keeping viewers engaged through clever dialogue and escalating courtroom conflicts.
