TV series

The Sherman Plays

1993–1997 · 5 seasons

A series of intimate, stage-like dramas that feel like watching theatre up close, with a focus on character and dialogue.

Overview: A series of television adaptations of plays originally staged at the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff. The series, produced by HTV, ran from 1993 to 1997. It featured a variety of dramas, some of which were specifically written for the series.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic, tense and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, class, identity, love
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 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
class
identity
love
betrayal
Places: big city
workplace
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: anthology
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild