TV series

The Drowning

2021 · 1 season

A tense, emotionally raw mystery that keeps you uneasy as a mother's obsession blurs hope and delusion.

Overview: Since losing her son eight years ago, Jodie has been rebuilding her life but when she catches sight of Daniel, she is convinced she has found her missing son.
How it feels: Tense, melancholic, eerie and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Grief, obsession, family, isolation
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 1 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: grief
obsession
family
isolation
memory
Places: small town
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild