Persuasion 1971
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- April 18, 1971
- Format
- 1 season · 5 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~3.8 hours (45 min/ep)
- Network
- ITV1
What is Persuasion?
Persuasion is a television series first released in 1971. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1971
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 5
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 18, 1971
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10
- Format
- 1 season · 5 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~45 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ITV1
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 5 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Persuasion is a television series first released in 1971. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 5 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A headstrong woman confronts love and duty when a former suitor returns.”
- Rich Regency setting
- Explores themes of love and second chances
- Focus on internal conflict may feel slow for some viewers
Watch it if you appreciate thoughtful period romance centered on personal choice.
The story deals with financial hardship and romantic tension, suitable for mature viewers.
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What is the central conflict?
Anne must choose between past expectations and her heart when Frederick returns.
Who are the main characters?
Anne Elliot, a modern‑minded woman, and Captain Frederick Wentworth, her former love interest.
When is the story set?
It takes place during the Regency era, indicated by the family's financial decline and social norms.
Is the series a comedy?
No, it is a drama focusing on romantic and social themes.
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