TV series

The Long Song

2018 · 1 season

A somber, immersive historical drama that confronts the brutality of slavery with emotional depth and moral seriousness.

Overview: Set during the final days of slavery in 19th century Jamaica, we follow the trials, tribulations and survival of plantation slave July and her odious mistress Caroline.
How it feels: Bleak, tense, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Race, power, survival, identity
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: bleakstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: race
power
survival
identity
love
Places: countryside
single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild