“Never breathe in her direction, stay calm, don't vomit.” - AgnesKate Winslet returns to HBO to star as Chancellor Elena Vernham in a new political satire about a budding authoritarian regime in Central Europe. Filmed in Vienna and created by Will Tracy, co-writer of The Menu and several episodes of Succession, The Regime was announced in 2022, described as Downton Abbey set in an autocrat's palace. The first episode, "Victory Day," follows a recently-disgraced soldier appointed as the Chancellor’s personal bodyguard, where their relationship quickly evolves into one of codependency. Join us to hear our initial impressions and rating of the pilot. Welcome to Today's Episode!