TV series

The Roman

1988 · 1 season

A somber, intimate portrait of a young woman's tangled loves and family bonds in fascist-era Rome, unfolding slowly and earnestly.

Overview: Adriana, a working-class girl living in Rome during the fascist period, has her difficult relationship with her mother, with men and with love.
How it feels: Melancholic, romantic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Love, family, class, identity
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 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: love
family
class
identity
coming-of-age
Places: big city
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild