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Enemy at the Door

1978·Show
26Episodes in2Seasons
80
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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, war, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Enemy At The Door is a British television drama series made by London Weekend Television for ITV. The series was shown between 1978 and 1980 and dealt with the German occupation of Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands, during the Second World War. The programme generated a certain amount of criticism in Guernsey, particularly for being obviously filmed on Jersey despite being ostensibly set on Guernsey. The series also marked the TV debut of Anthony Head as a member of the island resistance. The theme music was by Wilfred Josephs.
WWII Occupation DramaChannel Islands HistorySlow-Burn TensionCollaboration & ResistanceHistorical RealismBleak AtmosphereFamily Under SiegeEducational ValueCharacter-Driven Conflict

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Is Enemy at the Door worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Enemy at the Door rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Enemy at the Door have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 26 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Enemy at the Door air?

It ran from 1978 to 1980 and has ended.

What language is Enemy at the Door in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

What tropes does Enemy at the Door use?

Taking the HeatTranslation ConventionTitled After the SongGlove SlapVictorian Novel DiseaseBarefoot SuicideDestroy the EvidenceHow They Treat the HelpSpoiler TitleNazi NoblemanRepeating So the Audience Can HearBad "Bad Acting"and 57 more

TV Tropes lists 69 storytelling tropes for Enemy at the Door, including Taking the Heat, Translation Convention, Titled After the Song.