Documentary
United Kingdom
The TV movie Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal follows the aftermath of the notorious hack of the Ashley Madison dating site, which specialized in connecting individuals seeking extramarital affairs. The hack reveals the intimate details of millions of users, causing widespread chaos and devastation.
As the scandal unfolds, the lives of several interconnected characters are explored. We follow a married woman who used the site to seek excitement outside of her marriage, only to have her private messages and photos leaked to the public. Her husband, devastated by the betrayal, confronts her and struggles to come to terms with the fallout.
Meanwhile, a high-profile politician is exposed as a user of the site, threatening his career and reputation. His wife, already aware of his infidelity, must decide whether to stand by him or leave him in the wake of the scandal.
Throughout the movie, we witness the different ways in which individuals cope with the breach of privacy and the impact it has on their relationships and lives. As the truth comes to light, secrets are revealed, marriages crumble, and reputations are destroyed, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. Ultimately, Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of seeking illicit affairs and the consequences of betrayal.
