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For the Term of His Natural Life

1983Show1 season3 episodes

Action & AdventureDrama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

A deeply moving, tense drama series about history and crime.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Justice will not be held prisoner.

In 1830s England, a young man from a good but troubled family is unjustly convicted of stealing a watch. He's transported to Van Diemen's Land where he suffers under the enmity of Lt. Frere while falling in love with Sylvia, the Warden's daughter. Meanwhile, back in England, an imposter lays claim to the young man's inheritance.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Penal Colony
  • Injustice Narrative
  • Period Romance
  • Australian History
  • Class Struggle
  • Epic Storytelling
  • Melancholy Tone
  • Character-Driven

Cast

10 of 10 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Rob Stewart
Written by
Wilton Schiller, Patricia Payne, Marcus Clarke
Produced by
Wilton Schiller, Patricia Payne
Music by
Simon Walker

Everyone

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Facts

May 23, 1983 · May 25, 1983 · Ended

First aired
May 23, 1983
Last aired
May 25, 1983
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream For the Term of His Natural Life?"

Questions about For the Term of His Natural Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream For the Term of His Natural Life?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is For the Term of His Natural Life worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.5).

How long does it take to watch For the Term of His Natural Life?

6 h

About 6 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 120 minutes each, aired from 1983 to 1983.

Is For the Term of His Natural Life good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.