TV series

Maria Magdalena

2018–2019 · 1 season

A solemn, sweeping biblical melodrama that immerses you in a harsh ancient world of suffering and slow-burning redemption.

Overview: Maria Magdalena, a woman different than the others and capable of challenging a corrupt society completely dominated by men, is faced with evils and betrayals forcing her to escape her homeland and attempt to forget her past. On the verge of her death, she meets Jesus – a man who will teach her the true meaning of love, a love so pure she will regain her faith and will to live. She will transform from an excluded, outcast, and vilified woman to one of the most important disciples of the Nazarene prophet.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic, dark and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Faith, redemption, betrayal, isolation
Content: Mild violence, gore and sexual content. No swearing.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: faith
redemption
betrayal
isolation
love
Places: small town
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild