The following article contains spoilers for episode one of War.
A new HBO drama set at a collection of cutthroat law firms and centred on Sienna Miller as a glamorous movie star and Dominic West as the dastardly billionaire tech bro she’s divorcing? Honestly, say no more. With the first episode now out, and seven more to come, airing weekly, these are the 24 burning questions I was left with after watching the jaw-dropping opener.
- Is Dominic West supposed to be, like, the creator of Bluesky or something?
- Why is there a spotlight on this lady at this awards ceremony?
- Why did everyone in this room seem to think him saying “IRL” was so funny and charming?
- How did this stranger, Flora, know exactly where and when to find Morgan?
- Why is her phone not on silent when she’s taking this secret selfie?
- Is Morgan a really deep sleeper?
- Why does Flora call Carla just to say, “It’s done”, when that could have been a text?
- Does anyone else kinda love these opening credits? They feel very old-school HBO.
- Is Sienna Miller… playing Sienna Miller?
- Will Honor Swinton Byrne ever stop playing posh good-time gals? I hope not.
- Why are these young law associates just chilling? Isn’t a law firm a pretty hectic place to work?
- Is this Michael Anchor like an Elon Musk?
- Why would this woman feel up Johnny while he’s on shift?
- Should Morgan be speaking about his highly confidential potential divorce in front of his tailor?
- Did Bella and Johnny ship all this stuff in their flat from New York to London?
- Am I supposed to be finding Johnny more hot?
- Why is this Hollywood movie star collecting her own post?
- Why would Flora sleep with Morgan just to try to “help” Carla?
- How does Morgan know Flora’s age?
- Nick Mohammed and Celia Imrie?! What is this, a reunion?
- Surely no lawyer on earth would go along with this double agent thing?
- Why is Pip Torrens wearing a knitted tie?
- Why would Carla’s son send her a good luck card for a premiere?
- Has anyone been served divorce papers on the red carpet in real life?
War is now airing weekly on Sky and streaming service Now.