TV series

Retrace

1996 · 2 seasons

A slow-burning, earnest mystery that keeps you guessing as three siblings navigate a world where nothing is quite as it seems.

Overview: The story revolves around the disappearance of the father and mother of the three main characters, Harry, Zillah and Joe Fisher. The trio of intrepid youngsters are on the hunt for their parents in a drama where things are never as they seem.
How it feels: Tense, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, mystery, coming-of-age, deception
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Full breakdown

Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 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
mystery
coming-of-age
deception
loyalty
Places: small town
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none