Somewhat. More sad than 72% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Is The Split violent?

Not especially. Less violent than 70% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Does The Split leave you hopeful?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Is The Split easy watching?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

The Split

Name: The Split
Genre: Drama
Released: 2018
Rating: 7.217
Cast: Nicola Walker, Annabel Scholey, Stephen Mangan, Deborah Findlay, Fiona Button

Created by Abi Morgan

On BBC One

2018–20223 seasons18 episodes58 min7.2 / 10

A character-driven family drama centered on three sisters navigating professional ambition, personal betrayal, and generational wounds in the context of a law firm and their father's unexpected return.

The Defoes, a family of female divorce lawyers, are forced to face their past following the return of their estranged father after a 30 year absence.

Clusters

Laughing Through the Wreckage Time's Weight, Quietly Carried Love, Longing, and Growing Up Period Charm, Procedural Comfort

Genres

Drama

Keywords

Infidelity Family Business Family Relationships Law Firm Divorce Lawyer

Where to watch

Questions people ask

Is The Split sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.
Is The Split violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.
Is The Split scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.
Does The Split leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Split easy watching? 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.

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