TV series

The Break

2016–2023 · 6 seasons

A patchwork of intimate, sharply written short stories that each land a quiet emotional punch in a few minutes.

Overview: Bold new short form drama on BBC Three, written by up-and-coming talent from across the UK.
How it feels: Earnest, tense and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, class, race, family
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 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: identity
class
race
family
isolation
Places: big city
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: anthology
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild