TV series

My Brother Jonathan

1985 · 1 season

A slow, earnest period drama of brotherly devotion and quiet heartbreak, carried by restrained performances and a somber sense of history.

Overview: Chronicles the lives of brothers Jonathan and Harold Dakers, in the Black Country, focusing on their close bond and the challenges they face, particularly during World War I.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, romantic and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Family, love, grief, class
Content: Mild violence, gore and sexual content. No swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
love
grief
class
war
Places: small town
countryside
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild