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The Promise

2011Show1 season4 episodes

DramaWar & Politics
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4

Summary

The story of a young woman who goes to present-day Israel/Palestine determined to find out about her soldier grandfather's involvement in the final years of Palestine under the British mandate.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, comfort or scares.

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The Promise episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 8.1
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 8.4
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 8.1
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 8.5

Cast

17 of 17 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Peter Kosminsky
Written by
Peter Kosminsky
Music by
Debbie Wiseman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 6, 2011 · February 27, 2011 · Ended

First aired
February 6, 2011
Last aired
February 27, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, War & Politics
Original language
English
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

The Revolution Will Not Be Civilized, Irony, Femme Fatale Spy +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Promise?"

Questions about The Promise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Promise?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Promise worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.4).

How long does it take to watch The Promise?

6 h

About 6 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 89 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2011.

What tropes does The Promise use?

The Revolution Will Not Be CivilizedIronyFemme Fatale SpySuicide Attack"Not So Different" RemarkI Resemble That Remark!One Degree of SeparationPinball ProtagonistKill on SightCool and Unusual PunishmentEven Evil Has Loved OnesNothing Personaland 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including The Revolution Will Not Be Civilized, Irony, and Femme Fatale Spy.