Fleming
He lived it before he wrote it.
On Sky Atlantic
A biographical miniseries following Ian Fleming's transformation from dissolute playboy to wartime intelligence officer, balancing personal ambition against historical consequence.
Set at the outbreak of WWII – mischievous playboy Ian Fleming is untroubled by the specter of impending war – chasing women, collecting rare books and living off his family fortune. Forever in the shadow of his brother Peter, and an eternal disappointment to his formidable mother Eve, Fleming dreams of becoming the ‘ultimate’ man – a hero, a lover, a brute and the one who always gets the girl. He is finally given some direction in his life when he’s recruited by the Director of Naval Intelligence to help in the effort against the Nazis. Suddenly, Fleming finds his chance to shine and prove his worth.
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Is Fleming scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is Fleming sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Fleming violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Fleming easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Fleming leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Fleming
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Fleming
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Fleming, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Fleming, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Fleming, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
