6.252 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
LatestMalcolm decides that the Sex Pistols have become too much like a rock band, so he must blow them up. Johnny leaves the band, and a Sid becomes lead singer. Nancy is found murdered in New York City, and Sid is the main suspect.
The story of a band of spotty, noisy, working-class kids with “no future,” who shook the boring, corrupt Establishment to its core, threatened to bring down the government and changed music and culture forever.
Costume
Vivienne Westwood's actual designs recreated with fetish-level detail.
Acting
Anson Boon's sneer could cut glass—Lydon without the lawsuit.
Production
So authentically gross you'll smell 1976 London through your screen.
Creator
Craig Pearce
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Jordan (aka Pamela Rooke) was so committed to the look she commuted 40 miles daily in full fetish gear—no costume department required.
John Lydon attempted to block the series entirely, calling it 'disrespectful'—meanwhile Steve Jones executive produced, proving the band's internal fractures were the real eternal flame.
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