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Story summary
- The 2018 TV series The Terror revisits the doomed 1845 Arctic expedition of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror led by Captain Sir John Franklin and Captain Francis Crozier.
- The show examines colonial folly and masculinity as the crew faces the harsh environment and a mythical Tuunbaq.
- It critiques egotism in empire-building and suggests leadership emerges from unity and decency.
- The narrative offers a consequence-focused reflection on ambition, legacy, and survival.
