Dancing on the Edge

A lush, slow-burning period drama that wraps you in jazz and glamour while quietly tightening around racial tension and betrayal.

Created by

Stephen Poliakoff

Genres

Drama

Starring

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Matthew Goode, Wunmi Mosaku

Overview

An explosive 1930s drama following a jazz band in London at a time of huge change.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Race, class, ambition, betrayal

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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