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Jude the Obscure

1971Show1 season6 episodes

Drama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

Summary

Jude the Obscure is a British television serial directed by Hugh David and dramatised by Harry Green, based on Thomas Hardy's 1895 novel of the same name. Born into poverty, young Jude Fawley refuses to accept his lot in life. As his dreams are shattered one by one, his life gradually descends into tragedy.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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

13 of 13 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Hugh David
Written by
Thomas Hardy, Harry Green
Produced by
Martin Lisemore

Everyone

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Facts

February 6, 1971 · March 13, 1971 · Ended

First aired
February 6, 1971
Last aired
March 13, 1971
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Content
Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Jude the Obscure worth watching?"

Questions about Jude the Obscure

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Jude the Obscure worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.6).

How long does it take to watch Jude the Obscure?

5 h

About 5 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1971 to 1971.

Is Jude the Obscure plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching Jude the Obscure?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.