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Monarch of the Glen

2000 – 2005Show7 seasons63 episodesTV-PG

ComedyDrama
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

A nostalgic, wholesome drama series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

7 seasons · 63 episodes · best: S3E9 "Episode #3.9" 9.0

Episodes

7.8
8.3
8.2
7.9
7.9
7.8
7.8

Story

Archie MacDonald, a young restaurateur is called back to his childhood home of Glenbogle where he is told he is the new Laird of Glenbogle.

Feels like

  • British Country Comedy
  • Rural Life & Scenery
  • Class Conflict Satire
  • Wholesome Family Drama
  • Romantic Entanglements
  • Character-Driven Humor
  • Nostalgic Atmosphere
  • Traditional Values vs Modernity
  • Light-Hearted Entertainment

Cast

24 of 114 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Richard Stroud, Richard Signy, Edward Bennett
Written by
Michael Chaplin, Niall Leonard, Compton MacKenzie
Produced by
Douglas Rae, Barbara McKissack

Everyone

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

Facts

February 27, 2000 · October 23, 2005 · Ended

First aired
February 27, 2000
Last aired
October 23, 2005
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 63 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
6 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Love Dodecahedron, Identical Grandson, Censor Suds +9

  • Love Dodecahedron
  • Identical Grandson
  • Censor Suds
  • MacGuffin Escort Mission
  • Mood Dissonance
  • Scenery Porn
  • Only Known by Their Nickname
  • Grumpy Old Man
  • Bizarre and Improbable Golf Game
  • Caught on Tape
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Suspiciously Similar Substitute

12 of 49 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Monarch of the Glen?"

Questions about Monarch of the Glen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Monarch of the Glen worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 7.7).

Does Monarch of the Glen get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.8, and season 2 peaks at 8.3. The highest-rated episode is Episode #3.9 (season 3, episode 9) at 9.0, and the lowest is Episode #7.2 (season 7, episode 2) at 7.3.

Is Monarch of the Glen okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Monarch of the Glen?

63 h

About 63 hours: 63 episodes in 7 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2000 to 2005.

Will Monarch of the Glen make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Monarch of the Glen?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.