Hamish Macbeth

1995·Show
20Episodes in3Seasons
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Wholesome

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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 HighlandsQuaint Village LifeGentle MysterySmall-Town CharmCharacter-DrivenWarm-Hearted HumorNostalgic ComfortEccentric Characters

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Questions about Hamish Macbeth

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Is Hamish Macbeth worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Hamish Macbeth have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 20 episodes.

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.

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