TV series

Control by Zhen Guan

2006 · 1 season

A stately, talky historical drama that rewards patience with intricate court politics and a measured sense of imperial grandeur.

In short: 2006 Chinese TV series
How it feels: Earnest, tense and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, politics, morality, family
Content: Mild violence, gore and sexual content. No swearing.
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Full breakdown

Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 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: power
politics
morality
family
betrayal
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild