TV series

Stand by Me

2023 · 1 season

A taut, moody period drama where old friendship and dangerous secrets keep you leaning in.

Overview: In 1936 Shanghai, former childhood friends reunite under tense terms—one a fighter, the other a businessman—as they unite for a shared patriotic mission.
How it feels: Tense, melancholic, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Friendship, loyalty, betrayal, identity
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Full breakdown

Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 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: friendship
loyalty
betrayal
identity
politics
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none