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The Serpent Son

1979Show1 season3 episodes

Drama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

Summary

Adaptation of the Aeschylus trilogy by Frederic Raphael and Kenneth McLeish.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

6 of 6 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bill Hays
Written by
Frederic Raphael, Kenneth McLeish
Produced by
Richard Broke
Music by
Humphrey Searle

Everyone

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Facts

March 7, 1979 · March 21, 1979 · Ended

First aired
March 7, 1979
Last aired
March 21, 1979
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Serpent Son worth watching?"

Questions about The Serpent Son

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Serpent Son worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 6.7).

Is The Serpent Son plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch The Serpent Son?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.