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Hamish Macbeth

1995·Show
20Episodes in3Seasons
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Hamish Macbeth is a comedy-drama series made by BBC Scotland and first aired in 1995. It is loosely based on a series of mystery novels by M. C. Beaton. The series concerns a local police officer, Constable Hamish Macbeth in the fictitious town of Lochdubh on the west coast of Scotland. The titular character was played by Robert Carlyle. It ran for three series from 1995 to 1997, with the first two series having six episodes and the third having eight.
Scottish Highland MysteryCozy Crime ProceduralIdyllic Rural SettingCharismatic Eccentric ProtagonistLow-Stakes DramaCommunity-Centric NarrativeRelaxing WhodunitScenic CinematographyGentle HumorNostalgic TV Charm

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Questions about Hamish Macbeth

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Is Hamish Macbeth worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hamish Macbeth rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Hamish Macbeth have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 20 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Hamish Macbeth air?

It ran from 1995 to 1997 and has ended.

What language is Hamish Macbeth in?

EnglishScottish Gaelic

It was made in English, with some Scottish Gaelic.

In how many countries can I watch Hamish Macbeth?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hamish Macbeth in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hamish Macbeth use?

Driven to SuicideFamily-Unfriendly DeathNever Learned to ReadIntoxication EnsuesBattle ButlerNoodle IncidentQuirky TownAnyone Can DieOpposing Sports TeamPreemptive DeclarationZany SchemeClean Up the Townand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for Hamish Macbeth, including Driven to Suicide, Family-Unfriendly Death, Never Learned to Read.