TV series

The Institute for Young Ladies

2010–2011 · 1 season

A slow, earnest period romance where societal rules and war press down on a forbidden love, making every glance feel weighty.

Overview: The series is set in the Russian Empire during the second half of the 19th century, against the backdrop of social upheaval and the Russo-Turkish War. At the heart of the story is the romance between Sofya, a student at the Institute for Noble Young Ladies, and the married Count Vorontsov.
How it feels: Melancholic, romantic, earnest and tense. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Love, class, betrayal, family
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
class
betrayal
family
war
Places: single country house
big city
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild