Troubles

A slow, atmospheric period drama that lingers on decay and uneasy romance, building quiet tension toward violence.

Created by

Christopher Morahan

Genres

Drama, Comedy

Starring

Ian Charleson, Ian Richardson, Emer Gillespie

Overview

In 1919, Major Brendan Archer arrives in Ireland to reunite with his fiancée, Angela Spencer. Unfortunately, the family home, The Majestic Hotel, is a decaying shadow of its former self, as is Angela. Puzzled by the changes, Archer's attentions are soon drawn to her lively friend, Sarah Devlin, a passionate Irish Nationalist. They fall in love, but the Major soon discovers some disturbing aspects about their relationship, which threatens to explode into violence, destruction, and murder.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, dark and romantic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Love, betrayal, isolation, politics

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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