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Banacek

1972 – 1974Show2 seasons16 episodesTV-PG

CrimeDrama
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

A nostalgic, intriguing crime series about mystery and crime, with standout dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 16 episodes · best: S2E7 "Fly Me- If You Can Find Me" 7.8

Episodes

7.6
7.5

Story

Banacek is an American detective TV series starring George Peppard that aired on the NBC network from 1972 to 1974. The series was part of the rotating NBC Wednesday Mystery Movie anthology. It alternated in its time slot with several other shows but was the only one to last beyond its first season.

Feels like

  • Witty Heist Mystery
  • Charismatic Detective
  • Classic Whodunit
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Retro Charm
  • Light-hearted Crime Drama
  • Intellectual Puzzle Solving
  • George Peppard Performance

Cast

24 of 144 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bernard L. Kowalski, Richard T. Heffron, Lou Antonio
Written by
Paul Playdon, Robert Presnell Jr., Robert Van Scoyk
Produced by
Howie Horwitz
Music by
Jack Elliott, Allyn Ferguson, Quincy Jones

Everyone

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Facts

September 13, 1972 · March 12, 1974 · Ended

First aired
September 13, 1972
Last aired
March 12, 1974
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Cymbal-Banging Monkey, Deadpan Snarker, Pronouncing My Name for You +9

  • Cymbal-Banging Monkey
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Pronouncing My Name for You
  • Stolen by Staying Still
  • Toyota Tripwire
  • Pretty in Mink
  • Insurance Fraud
  • Running Gag
  • Film the Hand
  • Forklift Fu
  • A Handful for an Eye
  • Incredibly Obvious Bug

12 of 37 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Banacek?"

Questions about Banacek

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Banacek?

Prime

In the United States, Banacek streams on Prime.

Is Banacek worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Banacek okay for kids?

TV-PGViolence

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Banacek?

19 h

About 19 hours: 16 episodes in 2 seasons of about 70 minutes each, aired from 1972 to 1974.

Can I half-watch Banacek?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 6 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will Banacek make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

What tropes does Banacek use?

Cymbal-Banging MonkeyDeadpan SnarkerPronouncing My Name for YouStolen by Staying StillToyota TripwirePretty in MinkInsurance FraudRunning GagFilm the HandForklift FuA Handful for an EyeIncredibly Obvious Bugand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Cymbal-Banging Monkey, Deadpan Snarker, and Pronouncing My Name for You.