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Campion

1989·Show
16Episodes in2Seasons

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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime, mystery, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and dialogue

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

Campion is a television show made by the BBC, adapting the Albert Campion mystery novels written by Margery Allingham. Two series were made, in 1989 and 1990, starring Peter Davison as Campion, Brian Glover as his manservant Magersfontein Lugg and Andrew Burt as his policeman friend Stanislaus Oates. A total of eight novels were adapted, four in each series, each of which was originally broadcast as two separate hour-long episodes. Peter Davison sang the title music for the first series himself; in the second series, it was replaced with an instrumental version.
Classic British MysteryPeriod Detective DramaLiterary AdaptationIntricate PlotsCharacter-DrivenAtmosphericClever DialogueWell-Acted EnsembleEngaging PuzzlesWhodunit

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Campion legally?

Campion is included with a subscription to BritBox in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Campion worth watching?

70
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Campion rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Campion have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 16 episodes of about 50 minutes each.

When did Campion air?

It ran from 1989 to 1990 and has ended.

What language is Campion in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Campion?

7ATCACHDEGBIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Campion in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Campion use?

Battle ButlerCool CarThe JeevesCordon Bleugh ChefIron LadyTechnical PacifistNew Old FlameFriend on the ForceMacGuffin GuardianLocked Room MysteryBody DoubleDetective Dramaand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for Campion, including Battle Butler, Cool Car, The Jeeves.