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Netflix's 'Quiz' Drama: Must-Watch Cheating Scandal Series!

1/31/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Netflix will add the drama Quiz on February 1, 2026.
Quiz is a three-part series about the cheating scandal involving a Who Wants to Be a Millionaire contestant.
The series has a 95% Rotten Tomatoes rating, with Matthew Macfadyen (actor) and Sian Clifford (actor) in lead performances.
Viewers are urged to prioritize Quiz in their streaming queue as a must-watch.

History

Historical Context

In 2001, Charles Ingram, a contestant on the British quiz show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, was accused of cheating after winning £1 million using a covert signaling system. This scandal echoed past quiz show controversies, such as the 1950s American quiz show scandals, leading to increased scrutiny and regulation of game shows to ensure fair play and restore public trust in televised competitions.

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Story summary

Netflix will add the drama Quiz on February 1, 2026.
Quiz is a three-part series about the cheating scandal involving a Who Wants to Be a Millionaire contestant.
The series has a 95% Rotten Tomatoes rating, with Matthew Macfadyen (actor) and Sian Clifford (actor) in lead performances.
Viewers are urged to prioritize Quiz in their streaming queue as a must-watch.

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