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Mystery and Imagination

1966 – 1970Show5 seasons24 episodes

DramaMystery
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

Mystery and Imagination is a British television anthology of classic horror and supernatural dramas. Five series were broadcast from 1966 to 1970 on ITV and produced by ABC and Thames Television.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Mystery and Imagination episodes

5 seasons · 24 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Lost Stradivarius, 9.0
  2. S1 E2 The Body Snatcher, 8.5
  3. S1 E3 The Fall of the House of Usher, 7.6
  4. S1 E4 The Open Door, 7.7
  5. S1 E5 The Tractate Middoth, 7.6
  6. S1 E6 Lost Hearts, 9.2
  7. S1 E7 The Canterville Ghost, 7.5
  1. S2 E1 Room 13, 9.2
  2. S2 E2 The Beckoning Shadow, 7.3
  1. S3 E1 Casting the Runes, 8.2
  2. S3 E2 The Listener, 8.5
  3. S3 E3 A Place of One's Own, 8.5
  1. S4 E1 Uncle Silas, 7.3
  2. S4 E2 Frankenstein, 6.9
  3. S4 E3 Dracula, 6.7
  1. S5 E1 The Suicide Club, 7.7
  2. S5 E2 Sweeney Todd, 7.3
  3. S5 E3 Curse of the Mummy, 6.5

Cast

24 of 132 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bill Bain, Robert Tronson, Kim Mills
Written by
M.R. James, Sheridan Le Fanu, Robert Muller
Produced by
Raymond Collier, Jonathan Alwyn, Reginald Collin
Music by
Wilfred Josephs, Paul Lewis, Benjamin Frankel

Everyone

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Facts

January 29, 1966 · February 23, 1970 · Ended

First aired
January 29, 1966
Last aired
February 23, 1970
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 24 episodes
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Mystery and Imagination worth watching?"

Questions about Mystery and Imagination

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Mystery and Imagination worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.2). Season 4 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.9 against 8.4 for the best season.

Which season of Mystery and Imagination is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 8.4. Season 4 is the weakest at 6.9. The highest-rated episode is Lost Hearts (season 1, episode 6) at 9.2, and the lowest is Curse of the Mummy (season 5, episode 3) at 6.5.

Is Mystery and Imagination okay for kids?

Disturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Mystery and Imagination?

24 h

About 24 hours: 24 episodes in 5 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1966 to 1970.

Will Mystery and Imagination scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.