TV series

Al Hasan and Al Husein

2011–2012 · 1 season

A solemn, talk-heavy historical drama that asks patience as it traces faith, faction and betrayal through long stretches of dialogue.

Overview: It revolves around the two grandsons of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, Hassan and Hussein, and their relationship with their companions, sedition that occurred between them and their companions after the killing of Usman ibn Affan.
How it feels: Earnest, tense, melancholic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Faith, power, betrayal, conspiracy
Content: Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: faith
power
betrayal
conspiracy
death
Places: countryside
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none