TV series

David Copperfield

1986 · 1 season

A faithful, unhurried Dickens adaptation that immerses you in a harsh Victorian world, rich with character and quiet emotional weight.

Overview: A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, dark and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Coming-of-age, class, family, justice
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 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: coming-of-age
class
family
justice
identity
Places: countryside
big city
small town
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild