Gallowglass

A slow, unsettling psychological drama that draws you into a world of obsessive loyalty and quiet dread.

Created by

Tim Fywell

Genres

Drama

Starring

Michael Sheen, John McArdle, Paul Rhys

Tagline

Misguided loyalty to an obsessed companion, British-style!

Overview

Gallowglass is a British television miniseries adaptation of the Ruth Rendell novel of the same name. The word “gallowglass” means servant, or one indebted to another. This is the story of a young man who feels such indebtedness to another young man after he is saved from committing suicide by jumping in front of an oncoming train. It is an emotional story of obsessive love, lust and fear.

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and eerie. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Obsession, isolation, betrayal, guilt

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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