A Taste for Death 1988
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- October 14, 1988
- Format
- 1 season · 6 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~5 hours (50 min/ep)
- Created By
- P. D. James
What is A Taste for Death?
A Taste for Death is a television series first released in 1988. Catalogued under Mystery, Drama, Crime.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 6
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 14, 1988
- Genres
- Mystery, Drama, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.4/10
- Format
- 1 season · 6 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Returning Series
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 6 episodes and an average 50-minute runtime.
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A Taste for Death is a television series first released in 1988. Catalogued under Mystery, Drama, Crime. Current status: Returning Series. Spans 1 seasons and 6 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A minister seeks help as threatening letters and bizarre deaths unravel his family's secrets.”
- Intricate political and family intrigue
- Atmospheric 1980s setting
- Complex mystery with unexpected deaths
- Pacing may feel slow for some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy slow‑burn political mysteries with layered family drama.
Suitable for mature audiences due to political intrigue, adult relationships, and violent deaths.
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What is the basic premise of the series?
Government Minister Sir Paul Berowne asks his old friend Adam Dalgleish to investigate threatening letters and a series of bizarre deaths.
Who leads the investigation?
Former detective Adam Dalgleish is called upon to look into the case.
When was the series released?
It was released in 1988.
What genres does the series belong to?
It is classified as mystery, drama, and crime.
What age rating does the series have?
The series carries a 16+ rating.
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