Tess of the D'Urbervilles
A thrilling story of seduction, love and betrayal.
On BBC One
A tragic Victorian miniseries following a young woman's destruction through seduction and social circumstance, steeped in period beauty and existential despair.
The story of Tess Durbeyfield, a low-born country girl whose family find they have noble connections.
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Is Tess of the D'Urbervilles sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of series.
Does Tess of the D'Urbervilles leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 96% of series.
Is Tess of the D'Urbervilles easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Is Tess of the D'Urbervilles scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 59% of series.
Is Tess of the D'Urbervilles violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Tess of the D'Urbervilles, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Tess of the D'Urbervilles, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Tess of the D'Urbervilles, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
