TV series

Alys

2011–2012 · 2 seasons

A slow, sombre plunge into small-town judgment and quiet desperation, where a mother's love and buried secrets keep the tension simmering.

Overview: Alys moves from Cardiff to a dingy flat in a small West Wales town along with her 10-year-old son, Daniel, while trying to escape her past.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Isolation, class, family, survival
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 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: isolation
class
family
survival
sexuality
Places: small town
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong