TV series

The Defected

2019 · 1 season

A taut, brooding procedural that keeps you tense with its web of power games and moral compromise.

Overview: A thrilling story revolving around a policeman who becomes embroiled in a conspiracy plaguing the high-ranking officials due to an incident that almost cost him his life.
How it feels: Tense, dark, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Corruption, power, betrayal, justice
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Full breakdown

Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: corruption
power
betrayal
justice
guilt
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild