The Rainbow

1988Show1 season3 episodes

53
MediocreGoodWatch score
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

Ursula Brangwen is the beautiful, naive daughter of a wealthy country squire, one of five children living in the Nottinghamshire mining heartland at the turn of the century.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

Shows with

The Rainbow episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Ghosts, 5.5
  2. S1 E2 The Widening Circle, 5.6
  3. S1 E3 The Darkness of Paradise, 5.3

Cast

Crew

Directors
Stuart Burge
Produced by
Chris Parr
Music by
Simon Rogers

Everyone

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Facts

December 4, 1988 · December 18, 1988 · Ended

First aired
December 4, 1988
Last aired
December 18, 1988
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Rainbow?"

Questions about The Rainbow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Rainbow worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.9).

How long does it take to watch The Rainbow?

9 h

About 9 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 180 minutes each, aired from 1988 to 1988.

Is The Rainbow plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Rainbow good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.