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The Newcomers

1977 – 1979Show1 season7 episodes

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

Summary

The Newcomers was a series of seven hour-long Canadian television specials that aired from 1977 to 1980 on CBC Television. The series was sponsored by Imperial Oil to mark the company's 100th anniversary in 1980.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

Shows with

Cast

3 of 3 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Eric Till, Claude Fournier

Everyone

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

Facts

November 1, 1977 · November 19, 1979 · Ended

First aired
November 1, 1977
Last aired
November 19, 1979
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 7 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English

Q&A

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

Questions about The Newcomers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Newcomers worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.1).

Is The Newcomers okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Newcomers?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Newcomers plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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