The hotly-anticipated Brexit drama starring Benedict Cumberbatch divided viewers when it hit television screens last night.
Brexit: The Uncivil War charts the frenzied months of campaigning in the run-up to the 2016 referendum.
While some viewers praised the Channel 4 show for its scope, others were unimpressed, branding it depressing and likening it to a “horror film”.
"Every decision, every choice, every fork in the referendum road that couldn't been taken differently. When you know the outcome it's just 2 hrs of 'if only',” one viewer wrote.
"Not sure watching #BrexitTheUncivilWar is a good idea," said another. "It's bloody depressing. Made my headache worse and I'm struggle not to chuck things at the TV."
"I really can't watch this. Horrifying," posted another.
"Turning off #BrexitTheUncivilWar as it's making me sad. Ignorance is bliss eh," tweeted one viewer.
Others likened the drama to a horror film.
"Sorry #TheShining, I've now decided #BrexitTheUncivilWar is the greatest horror movie of all time (if even 5 per cent of its plot is true)," posted one.
"This is a horror film," said another.
There were also viewers who felt it was not the right time for the programme.
One tweeted: "I won't lie.....this all feels a little too soon!!"
"I'm watching #BrexitTheUncivilWar and decided that it's too early to dramatise it," said another.
Brexit: The Uncivil War, written by James Graham, also stars Rory Kinnear, John Heffernan and Liz White.
