TV series

The Far Pavilions

1984 · 1 season

A sweeping, sombre imperial romance that lingers on exotic vistas and forbidden desire, unfolding slowly with a mounting sense of doom.

Overview: Adapted from M.M. Kaye's best-selling novel, this dramatic HBO miniseries follows two star-crossed lovers -- the young British officer Ash (Ben Cross) and the betrothed princess Anjuli (Amy Irving) -- as they face daunting odds in their quest to be together. Set in India during the time of the British Raj, this haunting (and BAFTA-nominated) love story features spectacular scenery and an epic saga of battle, treachery and intrigue.
How it feels: Melancholic, romantic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Love, betrayal, war, colonialism
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 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: love
betrayal
war
colonialism
fate
Places: countryside
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild