The State Within
The State Within is a six-part British television political thriller serial written and created by Lizzie Mickery and Daniel Percival, broadcast on BBC One from 2 November to 7 Dec…
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Secret State (2012)
Secret State explores the relationship between a democratically elected government, big business and the banks.
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Secret State works because it combines Character-led, polished, emotionally readable. Best when you want emotional weight and character intimacy. The audience signal is solid enough to trust the ride.
Mood fit
Best when you want emotional weight and character intimacy.
Who it is for
Best for viewers who want a longer emotional investment and a world to live inside.
Tone
Character-led, polished, emotionally readable
Pacing
Lean, efficient, easy to commit to.
Why Cinento recommends it
Cinento recommends Secret State because it scores well for Best when you want emotional weight and character intimacy. It also balances Character-led, polished, emotionally readable.
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Who should watch Secret State?
Best for viewers who want a longer emotional investment and a world to live inside.
What kind of tone does Secret State have?
Character-led, polished, emotionally readable Lean, efficient, easy to commit to.