The Jewel in the Crown

1984 · Miniseries · TV-14 · 120 min · ★ 6.5

DramaHistory

In India during the final years of British rule and World War II, an unjust arrest after a reported assault exposes deep tensions around race, class, identity, and duty. Personal relationships and political unrest intertwine as an old order begins to fracture.

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Years: 1984
Release date: 1984-01-09
Network: ITV1
Language: English
Rated: TV-14
Runtime: 120 min
TMDB rating: 6.5/10 (25 votes)

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You may like this if you enjoy patient, character-driven historical drama like Indian Summers; Not for you if you want fast pacing, simple conflicts, or light escapism.

Pros: rich historical scope; memorable performances; thoughtful colonial themes | Cons: slow and lengthy; melodramatic for some; dated presentation