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Parade's End

Name: Parade's End
Genre: Drama, War & Politics
Released: 2012-08-24
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Rebecca Hall, Adelaide Clemens, Miranda Richardson, Roger Allam

2012 | 1 seasons | 58 min | Drama, War & Politics

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It drew serious awards attention, though it had a small audience and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for history buffs. If you loved Shōgun or Band of Brothers, start here.
The mood: Intense.
The pace: One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 5 hours in all.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.

The story of a love triangle between a conservative English aristocrat, his mean socialite wife and a young suffragette in the midst of World War I and a Europe on the brink of profound change.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsStrong
Won 1 BAFTA: BAFTA Television Awards: Best Costume Design. Also nominated for 2 Emmys, 6 more BAFTAs and 2 Critics' Choice Awards. Plus 7 other awards.
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 58K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Benedict CumberbatchChristopher Tietjens
Rebecca HallSylvia Tietjens
Adelaide ClemensValentine Wannop
Miranda RichardsonMrs. Wannop
Roger AllamGeneral Campion
Rupert EverettMark Tietjens
Janet McTeerMrs. Satterthwaite
Tom MisonPotty Perowne
Stephen GrahamVincent MacMaster
Sasha WaddellGlorvina