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Cranford

2007 – 2009Show2 seasons7 episodes

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic–5.2

A heartwarming, nostalgic drama series about history and family, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 7 episodes · best: S1E5 "May 1843" 8.8

Episodes

8.5
8.4

Story

A rich and comic drama about the people of Cranford, a small Cheshire town on the cusp of change in the 1840s. Adapted from the novels by Elizabeth Gaskell.

Feels like

  • Warm Period Drama
  • Eccentric Community Portrait
  • British Social Satire
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Victorian Life
  • Gentle Humor
  • Nostalgic Atmosphere
  • Ensemble Cast Showcase

Cast

24 of 37 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Simon Curtis, Steve Hudson
Written by
Heidi Thomas, Elizabeth Gaskell
Produced by
Sue Birtwistle
Music by
Carl Davis

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 18, 2007 · December 26, 2009 · Ended

First aired
November 18, 2007
Last aired
December 26, 2009
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 7 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

English Rose, Disney Death, Mood Whiplash +9

  • English Rose
  • Disney Death
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Hidden Heart of Gold
  • Adaptation Name Change
  • Massive Numbered Siblings
  • Urine Trouble
  • Hair of Gold, Heart of Gold
  • Dance Party Ending
  • Composite Character
  • Pietà Plagiarism
  • Old-Fashioned Rowboat Date

12 of 58 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Cranford

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cranford?

HuluPeacockBritboxThe RokuBritBoxBYUtvPeacock Premium+Wonder Project

In the United States, Cranford streams on Hulu, Peacock, Britbox, BritBox, and Wonder Project, and it is free with ads on The Roku and BYUtv. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is Cranford worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 8.3).

Is Cranford okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Cranford?

7 h

About 7 hours: 7 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2009.

Is Cranford 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.

Will I feel good after watching Cranford?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Cranford use?

English RoseDisney DeathMood WhiplashHidden Heart of GoldAdaptation Name ChangeMassive Numbered SiblingsUrine TroubleHair of Gold, Heart of GoldDance Party EndingComposite CharacterPietà PlagiarismOld-Fashioned Rowboat Dateand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 tropes for it, including English Rose, Disney Death, and Mood Whiplash.