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Fackham Hall: R-Rated Comedy Blends Class Struggles and Humor

3/9/2026

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Fackham Hall is an R-rated HBO Max comedy that premiered on March 6, 2026.
Set in 1931, it follows Rose Davenport as she faces a love conflict with Eric Noone amid class issues.
The cast includes Thomasin McKenzie and Tom Felton in leading roles.
Rotten Tomatoes shows a 75% rating; critics praise its relentless jokes, social commentary, and humor comparisons to Downton Abbey, Airplane!, and Monty Python.

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Fackham Hall is an R-rated HBO Max comedy that premiered on March 6, 2026.
Set in 1931, it follows Rose Davenport as she faces a love conflict with Eric Noone amid class issues.
The cast includes Thomasin McKenzie and Tom Felton in leading roles.
Rotten Tomatoes shows a 75% rating; critics praise its relentless jokes, social commentary, and humor comparisons to Downton Abbey, Airplane!, and Monty Python.