TV series

The Chronicles of Narnia

1988–1990 · 3 seasons

A cosy, earnest portal fantasy with stagey effects and a gentle sense of wonder, best enjoyed as a nostalgic, family-friendly adventure.

Overview: The Chronicles of Narnia is a British television miniseries adapting four of C.S. Lewis's books, blending live-action with animation for fantasy elements like Aslan and the creatures. The first series—The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe—aired from 13 November to 18 December 1988; the second—Prince Caspian and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader—aired from 19 November to 24 December 1989; and the third—The Silver Chair—from 18 November to 23 December 1990. Each series consists of six episodes each.
How it feels: Whimsical, earnest, dark and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, survival, faith, coming-of-age
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
survival
faith
coming-of-age
power
Places: fantasy world
countryside
sea
Era: period
Audience: family
Form: serialised
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none