TV series

Paula

2017 · 1 season

A tense, unsettling psychological drama that keeps you on edge as a dangerous obsession spirals out of control.

Overview: A chemistry teacher's life is turned upside down after a one-night stand with James. They become locked in a dance of destruction. Only one can survive.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and eerie. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, betrayal, isolation, power
Content: Strong violence, sexual content and language. Mild gore.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
betrayal
isolation
power
guilt
Places: big city
school
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex strong