TV series

Things Fall Apart

1987 · 1 season

A solemn, culturally rich slow burn that weighs tradition against change, leaving a heavy, mournful aftertaste.

Overview: This is the story of Okonkwo, an Ibo man who lives in the village of Umoufia, in Nigeria. It shows the traditions and culture of the Ibo people, while also telling Okonkwo's story. This miniseries is an adaptation of Chinua Achebe's novel of the same name.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic, tense and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, trauma, family, power
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 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: identity
trauma
family
power
betrayal
Places: small town
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none

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Genres: drama
Created by: David Orere
Written by: Emma Eleanya
Starring: Pete Edochie, Justus Esiri, Elizabeth Okaro, Osemeka Onwuegbuzia, Nkem Owoh, Sam Loco Efe, Nduka Eya, Funsho Adeolu
Cinematography: Yusuf Mohammed
Length: 1 seasons, 13 episodes
Network: NTA Network
Country: Nigeria
Languages: English