TV series

The Shame

2011 · 1 season

A tense, morally tangled family drama where grief and crime pull ordinary people into a world of dangerous secrets.

Overview: The series revolves around the family of Haji Abdul Sattar, who is a drug dealer and is assisted by his eldest son without the knowledge of his family. When Abdul Sattar dies, his sons know the truth from their elder brother, and they decide to complete a drug deal so as not to lose their money.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, crime, grief, betrayal
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 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: family
crime
grief
betrayal
morality
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild