TV series

The Murder of Mary Phagan

1988 · 1 season

A somber, methodical true-crime drama that weighs heavily, immersing you in a tense, tragic miscarriage of justice.

Overview: In early-twentieth-century Atlanta, the murder of a young girl prompts strong reactions from the community and ultimately leads to the arrest of a man who could actually be innocent.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Justice, corruption, guilt, morality
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 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: justice
corruption
guilt
morality
death
Places: big city
workplace
prison
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none