TV series

Noughts + Crosses

2020–2022 · 2 seasons

A tense, emotionally charged romance set against a backdrop of systemic prejudice and rebellion, demanding attention.

Tagline: Love is never black and white.
Overview: In an alternate history where black “Cross” people rule over white “Noughts”, young couple Sephy and Callum are divided by their colour but united by love.
How it feels: Tense, romantic, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Race, love, class, power
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Full breakdown

Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: race
love
class
power
rebellion
Places: big city
school
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild