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Hard Times

1977·Show
4Episodes in1Season
69
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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor1

World

History, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and storytelling

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

Hard Times is a four-part British television drama miniseries based on Charles Dickens' 1854 novel of the same name, a survey of English society and a satirisation of 19th century social and economic conditions. Wealthy, retired Coketown merchant Thomas Gradgrind devotes his life to a philosophy of rationalism, self-interest, and fact. He raises his eldest children, Louisa and Tom, according to this philosophy and never allows them to engage in fanciful or imaginative pursuits.
Victorian Era DramaSocial CommentaryPhilosophical ExplorationFamily TragedyBritish MiniseriesClassic AdaptationBleak RealismIntellectual DramaCharacter-Driven

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Is Hard Times worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Hard Times have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 4 episodes of about 53 minutes each.

Is Hard Times based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

When did Hard Times air?

It ran from 1977 to 1977 and has ended.

What language is Hard Times in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hard Times?

2CAUS

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