The Krypton Factor

1977 – 1995Show18 seasons295 episodes

74
GoodGoodWatch score
74
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

The Krypton Factor was a British game show produced by Granada Television for broadcast on ITV. The show originally ran from 7 September 1977 to 20 November 1995, and was hosted by Gordon Burns.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for tears, brutality or scares.

Shows with

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Richard Signy

Everyone

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

Facts

September 7, 1977 · November 20, 1995 · Ended

First aired
September 7, 1977
Last aired
November 20, 1995
Status
Ended
Length
18 seasons · 295 episodes
Original language
English

Tropes

Speed Round, Golden Snitch, Long-Runners +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is The Krypton Factor worth watching?"

Questions about The Krypton Factor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Krypton Factor worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.1).

Is The Krypton Factor okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Krypton Factor?

148 h

About 148 hours: 295 episodes in 18 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1977 to 1995.

Can I half-watch The Krypton Factor?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Krypton Factor?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Krypton Factor use?

Speed RoundGolden SnitchLong-RunnersNo Fair CheatingParody AssistanceShow the Folks at HomeNon-Gameplay EliminationPunCatchphraseLovely AssistantTransatlantic EquivalentSound Proof Boothand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Speed Round, Golden Snitch, and Long-Runners.