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The Comey Rule

2020 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United States of America

An immersive, behind-the-headlines account of the historically turbulent events surrounding the 2016 presidential election and its aftermath, which divided a nation. This two-part biopic tells the story of two powerful figures, Comey and Trump, whose strikingly different personalities, ethics and loyalties put them on a collision course.

6.9(71 reviews)

4.7369% popularity

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Details

First air date: Sep 27, 2020
Last air date: Sep 28, 2020
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 2
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: Showtime
Creator / showrunner: —
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: CBS Studios, Secret Hideout, The Story Factory, Home Run Productions

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Seasons & episodes

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Cast

Jeff Daniels

James Comey

Brendan Gleeson

Donald Trump

Holly Hunter

Sally Yates

Michael Kelly

Andrew McCabe

Jennifer Ehle

Patrice Comey

Scoot McNairy

Rod Rosenstein

Amy Seimetz

Trisha Anderson

Peter Coyote

Robert Mueller

Isabella Pisacane

Claire Comey

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Reviews & ratings

6.9

71 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.9/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim6.9/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel7.9/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee5.9/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong6.9/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful