Is there anything more captivating than a tale of ambition, betrayal, and the intoxicating allure of power? "Bare Essence," the 1983 NBC miniseries, offered viewers a heady cocktail of precisely that, becoming a cultural touchstone for its exploration of the cutthroat world of perfume, business, and the complex relationships that intertwined within. It's a fascinating snapshot of a specific era of television, a time when the miniseries format allowed for more sprawling narratives and the exploration of darker themes than traditional network dramas."Bare Essence" arrived at a time when the primetime soap opera was reaching its zenith. Shows like "Dallas" and "Dynasty" had captured the nation's attention with their over-the-top storylines, glamorous settings, and larger-than-life characters. "Bare Essence" attempted to capitalize on this trend, presenting a story that was both familiar in its reliance on classic soap opera tropes and unique in its central focus on the perfume industry. The series, originally broadcast in a single season of 11 episodes, quickly became a topic of conversation, not just for its plot twists and romantic entanglements, but also for its star-studded cast. The lure of money, success and power in love became core essence of this drama.
Category
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Title
Bare Essence
Type
TV Miniseries
Genre
Soap Opera, Drama
Original Run
1983
Network
NBC
Number of Episodes
11
Setting
Perfume Industry
Main Character
Tyger Hayes
Themes
Adultery, Romance, Corruption, Greed, Power
Notable Cast Members
Bruce Boxleitner, Linda Evans, Genie Francis, Lee Grant, Donna Mills
International Release
Italy (as "Il profumo del potere")
First Aired in Italy
May 29, 1984 (Canale 5)
Reference
IMDb
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