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The Red and the Black

1976·Show
5Episodes in1Season

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The Red and the Black fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

1820s. The son of a carpenter, Julien Sorel, idolizes Napoleon and dreams of glory. Thanks to his abilities and education, he finds himself among first the provincial and then the highest nobility, but life did not turn out the way he would like.
Russian Historical DramaLiterary AdaptationSocial CommentaryRomance1820s NobilityClass ConflictAmbitious ProtagonistTragic FatePsychological Depth

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Is The Red and the Black worth watching?

80
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Red and the Black rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How many seasons does The Red and the Black have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 5 episodes.

When did The Red and the Black air?

It ran from 1976 to 1976 and has ended.

What language is The Red and the Black in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia.