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The Ruth Rendell Mysteries

1987–2000 · 12 seasons

A quiet, methodical detective drama that lingers on the darker corners of ordinary lives and the psychology behind each crime.

Created by
Ruth Rendell
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Overview
The Ruth Rendell mysteries is a British television series made by TVS and Meridian Television for ITV between 2 August 1987 and 11 October 2000.
How it feels
Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Crime, mystery, morality, betrayal
Content
Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
Note
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Genres
Drama, Mystery
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror3
Humour2
Realism8
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity7
Emotional weight6

Cast

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Details

Genres
drama, mystery
Created by
Ruth Rendell
Written by
Clive Exton, George Baker, Julian Bond, Matthew Jacobs
Starring
George Baker, Christopher Ravenscroft, Louie Ramsay, Ken Kitson, Diane Keen, John Burgess, Noah Huntley, Deborah Poplett
Length
12 seasons, 79 episodes, 60 min each
Network
ITV1
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Languages
English

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