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The Jewel in the Crown

Name: The Jewel in the Crown
Genre: Drama
Released: 1984-01-09
Duration: 45 min

1984 · 45m per ep · TV-14 · English · United Kingdom

In India, during the final years of British rule in World War II, an unjust arrest for rape sets off questions of identity and personal responsibility being explored against a background of war and personal intrigue.

6.5(99 reviews)

6.6191% popularity

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Details

First air date: Jan 9, 1984
Last air date: Apr 3, 1984
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 14
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: ITV1
Creator / showrunner: Irene Shubik, Paul Scott
Certification: TV-14
Production companies: Granada Television

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Keywords

rapebased on novel or bookworld war iiminiseriesindiaperiod drama1940sbritish raj

Seasons & episodes

Miniseries

1984 · 14 episodes

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Cast

Tim Pigott-Smith

Ronald Merrick

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Reviews & ratings

6.5

99 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.5/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim6.5/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel7.5/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee5.5/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong6.5/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful