The Jewel in the Crown 1984
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- January 9, 1984
- Format
- 1 season · 14 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~11.7 hours (50 min/ep)
- Created By
- Irene Shubik, Paul Scott
- Network
- ITV1
What is The Jewel in the Crown?
The Jewel in the Crown is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 14
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 9, 1984
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10
- Format
- 1 season · 14 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ITV1
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 14 episodes and an average 50-minute runtime.
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The Jewel in the Crown is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 14 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A wrongful arrest in wartime India unravels tangled identities and moral dilemmas.”
- Explores complex questions of identity and responsibility
- Set against the backdrop of WWII and the end of British rule in India
- Features nuanced period drama
- Rated TV-14, so it contains mature themes unsuitable for younger audiences
Watch it if you appreciate layered historical dramas that probe personal and societal conflicts.
The series presents mature themes and wartime tension, making it appropriate for adult viewers.
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Season 1 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Crossing the River Mytharc Jan 9, 1984
- E2 The Bibighar Gardens Core Jan 10, 1984
- E3 Questions of Loyalty Core Jan 17, 1984
- E4 Incidents at a Wedding Core Jan 24, 1984
- E5 The Regimental Silver Core Jan 31, 1984
- E6 Ordeal by Fire Core Feb 7, 1984
- E7 Daughters of the Regiment Core Feb 14, 1984
- E8 The Day of the Scorpion Core Feb 21, 1984
- E9 The Towers of Silence Core Feb 28, 1984
- E10 An Evening at the Maharanee's Core Mar 6, 1984
- E11 Travelling Companions Core Mar 13, 1984
- E12 The Moghul Room Core Mar 20, 1984
- E13 Pandora's Box Mytharc Mar 27, 1984
- E14 The Division of the Spoils Mytharc Apr 3, 1984
Frequently asked questions
When does the series take place?
It is set in India during the final years of British rule in World War II.
What event sparks the story?
An unjust arrest for rape initiates the narrative.
What themes does the series explore?
It examines identity, personal responsibility, and the impact of war and colonial rule.
What is the content rating?
The series carries a TV‑14 rating, indicating mature content.
What genre is the series?
It is a drama series.
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