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The Black Tower

1985 · 1 season

A quiet, methodical British mystery that unfolds patiently, asking you to pay close attention to clues and conversations.

Created by
P. D. James
Genres
Drama
Overview
The Black Tower is a 1985 mystery television mini-series based on the book 'The Black Tower' by P.D. James. The title role of Commander Adam Dalgliesh was played by Roy Marsden.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Mystery, deception, death
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note
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Genres
Drama
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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
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror3
    Humour2
    Realism7
    Romance2
    Tension5
    Darkness5
    Complexity6
    Emotional weight5

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    drama
    Created by
    P. D. James
    Written by
    P. D. James, William Humble
    Starring
    Roy Marsden, Martin Jarvis, John Franklyn-Robbins, Carol Gillies, Richard Heffer, Harriet Bagnall, Gillian Barge, Norman Eshley
    Length
    1 seasons, 6 episodes
    Network
    ITV1
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
    English

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