TV series

Ben Hur

2010 · 1 season

A grand, solemn costume epic that moves between sweeping spectacle and quiet, aching betrayal.

Overview: The struggle between the Roman Empire and its rebellious conquest Judaea, and two best friends caught in a terrible moment in history.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic, tense and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Betrayal, revenge, friendship, faith
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and sexual content. No swearing.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: betrayal
revenge
friendship
faith
justice
Places: big city
sea
military
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence strong
Sex mild