Howards End

Howards End

Created by Hettie Macdonald

On BBC One

20171 season4 episodes55 min6.9 / 10

A stately Edwardian period drama that uses three families' collision to examine class, morality, and the possibility of human connection across social divides.

The social and class divisions in early 20th century England through the intersection of three families - the wealthy Wilcoxes, the gentle and idealistic Schlegels and the lower-middle class Basts.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Howards End sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.

  • Is Howards End scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.

  • Is Howards End violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.

  • Does Howards End leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.

  • Is Howards End easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

53/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity89

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise33

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Howards End

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Howards End

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Howards End, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Howards End, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Howards End, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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