The Light in the Hall
The truth will come to light.
Created by Regina Moriarty
On S4C
A grief-centered drama about two women confronting an unhealed murder through the lens of their killer's release, balancing investigative tension with deep emotional excavation.
Sharon Roberts has never stopped grieving the loss of her murdered daughter, Ela, and journalist Cat, who grew up with Ela, has always been obsessed by her murder. The parole of her killer, Joe, leaves both women forced to confront the past.
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Questions people ask
Is The Light in the Hall sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of series.
Is The Light in the Hall easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is The Light in the Hall scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Does The Light in the Hall leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is The Light in the Hall violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% 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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like The Light in the Hall
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Light in the Hall
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Light in the Hall, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Light in the Hall, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Light in the Hall, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
