Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Seen it?2008 | 1 seasons | 60 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a small audience and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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, hour-long episodes, about 4 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
The story of Tess Durbeyfield, a low-born country girl whose family find they have noble connections.
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 impactBelow par
About 47K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
- Gemma ArtertonTess Durbeyfield
- Eddie RedmayneAngel Clare
- Hans MathesonAlec D'Urberville
- Ruth JonesJoan Durbeyfield
- Christopher FairbankGroby
- Ian Puleston-DaviesJohn Durbeyfield
- Jo WoodcockLiza-Lu Durbeyfield
- Hugh SkinnerFelix Clare