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Jamaica Inn

2014·Show
3Episodes in1Season·NR

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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About

Set in 1820 against the forbidding backdrop of windswept Cornish moors, the story follows the journey of young and spirited Mary who is forced to live with her Aunt Patience after the death of her mother. Mary arrives at the isolated Jamaica Inn to discover her Aunt is a shell of the carefree woman she remembers from her childhood, and instead finds a drudge who is firmly under the spell of her domineering husband Joss. The Inn has no guests - the rooms are locked and kept for storage - but it soon becomes clear that it’s a cover, as Joss is the leader of a smuggling ring, and Jamaica Inn the hub of his ‘free’ trade.
Historical Gothic DramaCornish Moors SettingSmuggling ThrillerAtmospheric & BleakPeriod MysteryPsychological TensionDark Family SecretsSurvival StoryLiterary Adaptation

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Questions about Jamaica Inn

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Where can I stream Jamaica Inn legally?

Jamaica Inn is included with a subscription to BritBox, Thirteen, and WETA+ in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Jamaica Inn worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Jamaica Inn rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Jamaica Inn have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 3 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Is Jamaica Inn based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

When did Jamaica Inn air?

It ran from 2014 to 2014 and has ended.

What language is Jamaica Inn in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Jamaica Inn?

7ATAUCADEGBSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Jamaica Inn in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Jamaica Inn use?

The UnintelligibleBig Damn HeroesAnd the Adventure ContinuesEvil UncleSignature StyleAll Girls Want Bad BoysWicked CulturedLove MartyrBad Guy BarAdaptational VillainyAdaptational VillainyFat Bastardand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for Jamaica Inn, including The Unintelligible, Big Damn Heroes, And the Adventure Continues.