HBO’s White House Plumbers will once again take viewers back in history to see the revelation of the most notorious political scandal in the history of America. Yes, we are talking about the Watergate Scandal!
The new miniseries is set to release in Spring. Also, White House Plumbers is a limited series. It is a must-watch if you want to learn more about American history and how President Richard Nixon was removed from power. Here is everything you need to know about the series.
White House Plumbers: Release Date
White House Plumbers will premiere on HBO on May 1, 2023 (Monday) at 9:00 PM ET/PT. The series will house five episodes in total. Furthermore, these five episodes will release weekly on HBO.
The series was previously scheduled for a March release. However, it was delayed for some unknown reason.
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Check the list below to know the exact release date of the different episodes.
- May 1: Episode 1 (The Beverly Hills Burglary)
- May 8: Episode 2 (Please Destroy This, Huh?)
- May 15: Episode 3 (Don’t Drink the Whiskey at the Watergate)
- 22 May: Episode 4 (TBA)
- 29 May: Episode 5 (TBA)
White House Plumbers: Cast
The series has an impressive cast. The primary cast of the series is:
- Woody Harrelson as E. Howard Hunt
- Justin Theroux as G. Gordon Liddy
- Lena Headey as Dorothy Hunt
- Judy Greer as Fran Liddy
- Kathleen Turner
- Kiernan Shipka as Kevan Hunt
- Ike Barinholtz as Jab Stuart Magruder
- Domhnall Gleeson as John Dean
Other cast members are:
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- David Krumholtz
- Kim Coates
- Toby Huss
- Liam James
- Rich Sommer
- Yul Vazquez
- Zoe Levin
The Plot
The series belongs to the genre of biography, drama and history. The official synopsis of White House Plumbers sounds sweet and short. Firstly, the series revolves around Nixon’s political saboteurs. Furthermore, it sheds light on the Watergate masterminds, which include E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy and how they become a huge part of this scandal. Overall, the limited series will explore how the Watergate scandal came into being and its aftermath.
Is There A Trailer?
Yes, the trailer for White House Plumbers is out. The teaser trailer introduced E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy to the audiences. In it, the viewers could see John Dean, the White House Legal Counselor, briefing the duo about their task of infiltrating the Democratic National Committee. Their tasks involved stealing, sabotaging and uncovering classified records. Why? Unfortunately, it was to ensure that President Nixon won his re-election.
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Soon after, the second trailer was released that showed the comical and satirical element of the series.
What Was The Watergate Scandal?
You now know that White House Plumbers revolve around the Watergate scandal, but what was this scandal about? First and foremost, it involved President Richard Nixon, and this scandal ultimately resulted in his resignation. Also, the scandal took birth from the president’s administration which tried to cover up its involvement in the break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters, located in the Watergate Office Building. Ultimately, the scandal also resulted in a constitutional crisis. Simply put, it was discovered that the CIA and FBI agents were secretly listening to the phone lines and stealing important documents. Lastly, The Washington Post played a crucial role in uncovering this scandal. You can understand the scale better when you watch White House Plumbers.