TV series

The Book of Daniel

2006 · 1 season

A messy, sincere family drama that mixes addiction and faith with wry, uncomfortable humor.

Tagline: With a family like this... God help him.
Overview: Rev. Daniel Webster is an unconventional Episcopalian priest who not only believes in Jesus, but actually sees him and discusses life with him. He is challenged on many levels as he struggles to be a good husband, father and minister, while navigating an often rocky relationship with the church hierarchy.
How it feels: Melancholic, satirical, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Faith, addiction, family, identity
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: faith
addiction
family
identity
grief
Places: suburbs
home
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild