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Danger Man

1960 – 1968Show4 seasons86 episodesTV-PG

Action & AdventureDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

A nostalgic, intriguing drama series about history and crime, with standout performances.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 86 episodes · best: S1E27 "Bury the Dead" 7.8

Episodes

7.4

Story

My name is Drake... John Drake.

Danger Man is a British television series which was broadcast between 1960 and 1962, and again between 1964 and 1968. The series featured Patrick McGoohan as secret agent John Drake. Ralph Smart created the programme and wrote many of the scripts. Danger Man was financed by Lew Grade's ITC Entertainment.

Feels like

  • Cold War Espionage
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Patrick McGoohan's Masterpiece
  • British Noir
  • Intellectual Mystery
  • Stylized Suspense
  • Classic TV Drama
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Vintage Aesthetic

Cast

24 of 269 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Don Chaffey, Michael Truman, Charles Frend
Written by
Brian Clemens, Jo Eisinger, Ian Stuart Black
Produced by
Ian Stuart Black

Everyone

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

Facts

September 11, 1960 · January 12, 1968 · Ended

First aired
September 11, 1960
Last aired
January 12, 1968
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 86 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Simulated Urban Combat Area, Comic-Book Adaptation, The Last DJ +9

  • Simulated Urban Combat Area
  • Comic-Book Adaptation
  • The Last DJ
  • Rogue Agent
  • Master Actor
  • False Friend
  • Verbal Business Card
  • Batman Grabs a Gun
  • This Is My Story
  • Compilation Movie
  • Wannabe Secret Agent
  • Guile Hero

12 of 57 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Danger Man?"

Questions about Danger Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Danger Man worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.9).

Is Danger Man okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong language

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

How long does it take to watch Danger Man?

86 h

About 86 hours: 86 episodes in 4 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1960 to 1968.

Can I half-watch Danger Man?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Danger Man use?

Simulated Urban Combat AreaComic-Book AdaptationThe Last DJRogue AgentMaster ActorFalse FriendVerbal Business CardBatman Grabs a GunThis Is My StoryCompilation MovieWannabe Secret AgentGuile Heroand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 tropes for it, including Simulated Urban Combat Area, Comic-Book Adaptation, and The Last DJ.