Black Work
Created by Tom Mullens
On ITV1
A tense, grief-stricken three-hour miniseries that uses a murder investigation to excavate the hidden fractures in a marriage and a woman's identity.
'Black Work' is the story of Jo Gillespie, a woman who's husband is shot dead in the line of action, in his job as a undercover cop. Jo, a police officer herself soon has to confront issues in her marriage and family life in order to discover who really killed her husband.
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Is Black Work sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Is Black Work easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Is Black Work violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is Black Work scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Does Black Work leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
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Like Black Work
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Black Work
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Black Work, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Black Work, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Black Work, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
