TV series

The Governor

2016 · 1 season

A weighty political drama that keeps you close to one woman's struggle to hold power and self together under pressure.

Overview: When sudden tragedy forces a deputy to step into the role of governor, she faces grueling political and personal tests in order to lead her state.
How it feels: Tense, earnest, melancholic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, politics, family, corruption
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 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: power
politics
family
corruption
grief
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Genres: drama, war & politics
Starring: Caroline Chikezie, Samuel Abiola Robinson, Jude Chukwuka, Kunle Coker, Taiwo Obileye
Length: 1 seasons, 13 episodes, 45 min each
Network: EbonyLife TV
Country: Nigeria
Languages: English