TV series

An Independent Man

1995 · 1 season

A wry, talky look at small-town politics where charm and stubbornness collide with party machinery, more amusing than thrilling.

Overview: Freddie Patterson (George Cole) is an independent member of the local council and owns a chain of hairdressing salons. He holds the balance of power between the two main parties, who join forces to thwart his ambitions.
How it feels: Satirical, cynical and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Politics, power, class, ambition
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 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: politics
power
class
ambition
corruption
Places: small town
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild