Sign up

A Respectable Trade

1998Show1 season4 episodes

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

Summary

A four-part drama, set against the background of the English slave trade and adapted by Philippa Gregory from her novel.

Good for

  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

Fingerprint

Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Shows with

Cast

16 of 16 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Suri Krishnamma
Written by
Philippa Gregory
Music by
Julian Nott

Everyone

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

Facts

April 19, 1998 · May 10, 1998 · Ended

First aired
April 19, 1998
Last aired
May 10, 1998
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is A Respectable Trade worth watching?"

Questions about A Respectable Trade

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Respectable Trade worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.4).

How long does it take to watch A Respectable Trade?

4 h

About 4 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1998 to 1998.

Will I feel good after watching A Respectable Trade?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is A Respectable Trade plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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