
The Jewel in the Crown
Created by Paul Scott, Irene Shubik
On ITV1
A stately, novelistic period miniseries that uses a false accusation to interrogate identity, colonial power, and moral complicity during the twilight of the British Raj.
In India, during the final years of British rule in World War II, an unjust arrest for rape sets off questions of identity and personal responsibility being explored against a background of war and personal intrigue.
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Is The Jewel in the Crown sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Is The Jewel in the Crown easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is The Jewel in the Crown scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Does The Jewel in the Crown leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is The Jewel in the Crown violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like The Jewel in the Crown
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































