TV series

Lady Killers

1980–1981 · 2 seasons

A sober, stagey reconstruction of notorious murder trials, more courtroom procedure and moral dissection than thrills.

Overview: Compelling crime anthology looks at some of Britain's most notorious murder trials, in which both male and female defendants stood accused of the murder of women. Presented by Robert Morley, seven hour-long dramas reconstruct sensational trials which shocked Britain, offering in-depth analyses of individuals' motives and methods.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Crime, violence, justice, morality
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
violence
justice
morality
death
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: anthology
true story
procedural
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild