TV series

Pure

2017–2019 · 2 seasons

A slow-burning, tense drama that immerses you in a closed religious community torn apart by crime and moral compromise.

Overview: A newly-elected Mennonite pastor, who is determined to rid his community of drug traffickers. But Noah's actions trigger an ultimatum from "Menno mob" leader Eli Voss.
How it feels: Tense, dark, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Crime, faith, family, corruption
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
faith
family
corruption
isolation
Places: small town
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild