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The Citadel

1983Show1 season10 episodes

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

Summary

A faithful ten part BBC adaptation of A.J. Cronin's book of the same name published in 1937 about a young Scottish doctor (Ben Cross) trying to find a place for himself in the dysfunctional medical system of Wales and England in the 1920s and early 1930s.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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The Citadel episodes

1 season · 10 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Part 1, 8.8
  2. S1 E2 Part 2, 7.9
  3. S1 E3 Part 3, 8.0
  4. S1 E4 Part 4, 8.0
  5. S1 E5 Part 5, 8.1
  6. S1 E6 Part 6, 7.7
  7. S1 E7 Part 7, 7.3
  8. S1 E8 Part 8, 7.5
  9. S1 E9 Part 9, 8.2
  10. S1 E10 Part 10, 8.3

Cast

7 of 7 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Peter Jefferies

Everyone

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Facts

January 20, 1983 · March 24, 1983 · Ended

First aired
January 20, 1983
Last aired
March 24, 1983
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Citadel worth watching?"

Questions about The Citadel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Citadel worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.2).

Is The Citadel okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Citadel?

8 h

About 8 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1983 to 1983.

Is The Citadel plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.