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The Game

2014 · 1 season

A slow-burning, paranoid spy thriller that keeps you leaning in, with a chilly 1970s atmosphere and a constant sense of betrayal.

Genres
War & politics, Drama, Crime
Overview
"The Game" is a 1970s Cold War spy thriller set in the world of espionage. It tells the story of the invisible war fought by MI5 as it battles to protect the nation from the threats of the Cold War.
How it feels
Tense, dark, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Betrayal, conspiracy, loyalty, obsession
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
Note
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
period
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror2
Humour3
Realism7
Romance4
Tension8
Darkness7
Complexity8
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
war & politics, drama, crime, comedy
Created by
Daniel O'Hara, Niall MacCormick
Written by
Debbie O'Malley, Sarah Dollard, Toby Whithouse
Starring
Tom Hughes, Jonathan Aris, Victoria Hamilton, Shaun Dooley, Brian Cox, Paul Ritter, Chloe Pirrie, Zana Marjanović
Music
Daniel Pemberton
Cinematography
Sam McCurdy, Urszula Pontikos
Length
1 seasons, 6 episodes, 59 min each
Network
BBC America
Country
United Kingdom
Languages
English

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