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Hold the Dream

1987·Show
4Episodes in1Season
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Family and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5

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About

Hold the Dream is a two-part 1987 television serial based on Barbara Taylor Bradford's 1985 novel of the same name, a sequel to the 1984 miniseries A Woman of Substance. Deborah Kerr reprises her role of Emma Harte, with Jenny Seagrove, who played the young Emma, taking the lead role as Paula Fairley. Paula Fairley, now head of the Harte chain of department stores, has taken on the burden of preserving Emma's legacy. However, she suffers dissent within her extended family, in particular from her devious cousin Jonathan Ainsley. In the United Kingdom, the series aired in four one-hour episodes, although it was initially created as two two-hour parts.
British Family SagaBusiness DynastyIntergenerational ConflictLegacy & SuccessionCharacter StudyEmotional DramaNostalgic AppealSlow-Paced Narrative

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Where can I stream Hold the Dream legally?

Hold the Dream is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Spectrum On Demand, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hold the Dream worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Hold the Dream have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 4 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Is Hold the Dream based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

When did Hold the Dream air?

It ran from 1987 to 1987 and has ended.

What language is Hold the Dream in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Hold the Dream?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hold the Dream in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.