TV series

Capitol

1982–1987 · 5 seasons

A glossy, talky parade of scheming matriarchs and feuding dynasties, easy to dip into and pleasantly overheated.

Overview: Capitol is an American soap opera which aired on CBS from March 29, 1982 to March 20, 1987 for 1,270 episodes. As its name suggests, the storyline usually revolves around the political intrigues of people whose lives intertwined in Washington, D.C.
How it feels: Campy, cynical, romantic and tense. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Power, family, betrayal, ambition
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: campystrength 3 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
family
betrayal
ambition
love
Places: big city
suburbs
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild