TV series

The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling

1997 · 1 season

A lively, affectionate costume romp through 18th-century England, full of charm, wit and amorous misadventures.

Tagline: The amorous adventures of an innocent abroad.
Overview: Adaptation of the classic novel by Henry Fielding chronicling the life, loves and adventures of the charming Tom.
How it feels: Whimsical, romantic, satirical and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, love, class, family
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
love
class
family
coming-of-age
Places: countryside
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild