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Inheritance

1967·Show
10Episodes in1Season
70
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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

History, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and storytelling

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Inheritance was a 1967 Granada produced ITV drama based on a 1932 novel by Phyllis Bentley. The ten-part period drama revolved around the fortunes of the Oldroyds, a Yorkshire mill owning family from 1812 to 1965. The early part of the series featured the Luddite riots involving the burning of mills and the subsequent execution of those responsible. The series turned the expression "There's trouble at t'mill" into a catchphrase. The series featured Michael Goodliffe, John Thaw and James Bolam in leading roles over the generations. Each new generation saw Goodliffe and Thaw playing father and eldest son with Bolam usually playing the part of the younger son. The series also included later books by Phyllis Bentley including The Rise of Henry Morcar and A Man of His Time.
British Period DramaMulti-Generational SagaIndustrial RevolutionSocial RealismClass ConflictHistorical EventsFamily LegacyCharacter EvolutionHistorical Documentary FeelYorkshire Setting

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Is Inheritance worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Inheritance rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Inheritance have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 10 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Inheritance air?

It ran from 1967 to 1967 and has ended.

What language is Inheritance in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.