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The Village

2013 – 2014Show2 seasons12 episodes

80
GreatGoodWatch score
80
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

The Village is a BBC television drama created and written by Peter Moffat. Consisting of two six-episode series—the project intended as a 42-hour televised epic—the first series covers 1914 to 1920; the second continued the story into the 1920s.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Where to watch

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Not for scares or laughs.

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The Village episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.5
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 8.1
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 8.2
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 8.2
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 8.4
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 8.5
  1. S2 E1 Episode #2.1, 8.3
  2. S2 E2 Episode #2.2, 8.3
  3. S2 E3 Episode #2.3, 8.3
  4. S2 E4 Episode #2.4, 8.2
  5. S2 E5 Episode #2.5, 8.4
  6. S2 E6 Episode #2.6, 8.4

Cast

Crew

Everyone

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Facts

March 31, 2013 · September 14, 2014 · Ended

First aired
March 31, 2013
Last aired
September 14, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 12 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Hey, You!, The Ophelia, Oop North +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Village?"

Questions about The Village

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Village worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.7).

Is The Village okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Village?

12 h

About 12 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2014.

Is The Village plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch The Village?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 7 for complexity.