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Arende

1989·Show
33Episodes in3Seasons
84
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

History, politics, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Epic drama follows a group of Boers during significant events in South African history. The first series is primarily set on St. Helena and follows the lives of Boer prisoners-of-war at Deadwood Camp. Among them is Sloet Steenkamp, a Cape Rebel whose death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment on the island. The second series shifts to post-war mainland South Africa, where the Boers, though returned, still struggle for freedom. New characters are introduced, including Meisie, who is mute due to trauma, and her mother Cornelia, who seeks revenge. In the third series, Sloet and his friends, yearning to escape British rule, embark on the Dorsland Trek, a perilous journey across the Kalahari Desert in search of freedom beyond South Africa's borders.
Epic Historical DramaSouth African HistoryBoer War SagaPolitical ConflictSurvival & FreedomMulti-Generational StoryCharacter JourneyWarfare & TraumaEducational Value

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Is Arende worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 8.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Arende rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Arende have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 33 episodes.

When did Arende air?

It ran from 1989 to 1994 and has ended.

What language is Arende in?

AfrikaansEnglish

It was made in Afrikaans, with some English. Produced in South Africa.