TV series

Father & Son

2009–2010 · 1 season

A sombre, slow-burning crime drama that weighs heavily, with a tense atmosphere and a strong sense of regret and loss.

Overview: Ex-gangland boss Michael O'Connor, now happily settled in rural Ireland, is forced to go back to Manchester when his son Sean is found guilty of the murder of a gang member.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Family, crime, guilt, redemption
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
crime
guilt
redemption
betrayal
Places: big city
countryside
prison
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild