TV series

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

2006–2008 · 2 seasons

A dense, twisty political thriller with giant robots, where every episode piles on moral compromises and shocking reversals.

Overview: Japan has been invaded and conquered by the Britannian Empire. Japan is now known as Area 11 and its citizens known as Elevens. The Britannian Empire takes away Japan's autonomous power and imposes its rule through the use of Knightmares. The Empire's rule has never faltered, but cracks have begun to show...
How it feels: Tense, dark, cynical and melancholic. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Power, rebellion, politics, betrayal
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
rebellion
politics
betrayal
morality
Places: big city
military
school
Era: near-future
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
ensemble
nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild