‘The Hippopotamus’: Whisky, Wealth, and Wonders

A failed poet and theater critic investigates miracles on an English estate.

David Logan (Tommy Knight, L) and Ted Wallace (Roger Allam) talk about poetry, in “The Hippopotamus.” Lightyear Entertainment

TV-MA | 1h 29m | Comedy, Dark Comedy | 2017

Once-celebrated poet Ted Wallace (Roger Allam) now makes a living out of sharp insults, strong drinks, and general irritation. His career as a theater critic is as dry as his wit. But that doesn’t stop him offending the wrong people and getting canned, sending him deeper into the bottle.