TV series

The Spoils of War

1980–1981 · 3 seasons

A slow, serious look at how ordinary lives and old loyalties shift after a war, with quiet emotional weight.

Overview: In the aftermath of the Second World War, the Haywards are staunch labour supporters, the Warringtons own a soon to be nationalised coal mine. A riveting story exploring the differing effects of the Labour election victory on working class and upper class life, as well as the disruptive effect of war on the love lives of the younger members of the families.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Class, family, love, politics
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: class
family
love
politics
betrayal
Places: countryside
small town
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild