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A Dinner of Herbs

2000Show1 season6 episodes

68
GoodGoodWatch score

A moving, slow-burning drama series about family and history, with standout characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E1 "Episode #1.1" 8.5

Episodes

7.9

Story

After taking his young son Roddy to a remote Northumberland village, Peter Greenbank meets a violent death, leaving the boy alone with no family to speak of. Roddy is adopted and raised by Kate Makepeace, a good friend of his father’s, and develops a close friendship with Hal and Mary Ellen. But their sibling bond is put to the test as they mature. The hidden secrets of the past are painfully unearthed as their lives are intertwined by a tragic destiny.

Feels like

  • Period Family Drama
  • Tragic Romance
  • Hidden Secrets
  • Rural English Setting
  • Intertwined Destinies
  • Emotional & Melancholy
  • Slow-Burn Mystery
  • Character-Driven
  • Unearthing the Past

Cast

Crew

Directors
Alan Grint
Produced by
Ray Marshall
Music by
Colin Towns

Everyone

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

Facts

November 24, 2000 · December 29, 2000 · Ended

First aired
November 24, 2000
Last aired
December 29, 2000
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
4 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Dinner of Herbs?"

Questions about A Dinner of Herbs

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Dinner of Herbs worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.2).

Is A Dinner of Herbs okay for kids?

Disturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is A Dinner of Herbs plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is A Dinner of Herbs good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.