TV series

Gunpowder, Treason & Plot

2004 · 1 season

A grim, talky plunge into royal intrigue and bloody history that rewards close attention with tense, chilling confrontations.

Overview: Mini series depicting the turbulent and bloody reigns of Scottish monarchs Mary, Queen of Scots and her son King James VI of Scotland who became King James I of England and foiled the Gunpowder Plot.
How it feels: Dark, bleak, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, betrayal, faith, family
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
betrayal
faith
family
politics
Places: single country house
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild