The rise of the mini-series may be a relatively new medium, but it’s one that has been welcomed with open arms. Gone are the days where narrative-focal dramas were spread over dozens of episodes — now stories are contained within three or four…
The rise of the mini-series may be a relatively new medium, but it’s one that has been welcomed with open arms. Gone are the days where narrative-focal dramas were spread over dozens of episodes — now stories are contained within three or four episodes, often screened in quick succession. The BBC’s recent drama, The Long Song, is one of those series; a fantastic adaptation of Andrea Levy’s important 2010 novel. And with its final episode airing this evening, it’s got me wondering — will The Long Song return for a second series?
Depending on whether the mini-series follows the same trajectory as the end of the novel for its last episode, anything is possible regarding the show’s future. The first two episodes of the Levy adaptation were extremely well-received, with viewers praising the balance between its gripping drama and humour as Digital Spy reported.
