The Great Fire
Seen it?2014 | 1 seasons | 45 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and a small audience, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, episodes of about 45 minutes, about 3 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In 1666, against the decadent backdrop of King Charles II’s court and centering on the circumstances that lead to the catastrophic fire, Thomas Farriner deals with family at the bakery in Pudding Lane, the playboy King’s extravagant lifestyle, and Farriner’s complex relationship with his fictional sister-in-law, Sarah.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Tom Butterworth, Tom Bradby
- Andrew BuchanThomas Farriner
- Trixiebell HarrowellMary Farriner
- Polly DartfordHannah Farriner
- Joey PriceDavid Farriner
- Rose LeslieSarah
- Geoff BellWilson
- Jack HustonKing Charles II
- William BeckRichard Smith
- Oliver Jackson-CohenJames, Duke of York
- Charles DanceLord Denton