6.7
Is Once a Hero worth watching?
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GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 6.7).
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Once a Hero is an ABC 1987 science fiction comedy television series. The series stars Milo O'Shea as Abner Bevis, a down-on-his-luck comic book artist whose life is turned upside down when his creation, Captain Justice, comes to life. Also appearing in the series was Caitlin Clarke and Robert Forster.
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- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
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Not streaming in any country yet.
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Facts
September 19, 1987 · October 3, 1987 · Ended
- First aired
- September 19, 1987
- Last aired
- October 3, 1987
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 7 episodes
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Comedy
- Original language
- English
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is Once a Hero worth watching?"
Questions about Once a Hero
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Once a Hero okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch Once a Hero?
7 h
About 7 hours: 7 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1987 to 1987.
Will Once a Hero make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).
Will I feel good after watching Once a Hero?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.