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Sanctuary

1967 – 1968Show2 seasons26 episodes

62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

Sanctuary (1967–1968) is a British primetime television drama created by Philip Levene. Set in a convent in London, the series follows the daily lives and character conflicts of a community of nuns, starring Fay Compton, Peggy Thorpe-Bates, and Joanna Dunham.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing
  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, adrenaline or laughs.

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Cast

21 of 21 · most episodes first

Facts

June 29, 1967 · June 24, 1968 · Ended

First aired
June 29, 1967
Last aired
June 24, 1968
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 26 episodes
Original language
English

Tropes

Timey-Wimey Ball, Playing with Syringes, Exposition of Immortality +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Sanctuary worth watching?"

Questions about Sanctuary

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Sanctuary worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Sanctuary okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Sanctuary?

26 h

About 26 hours: 26 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1967 to 1968.

Is Sanctuary plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Sanctuary use?

Timey-Wimey BallPlaying with SyringesExposition of ImmortalityMemento MacGuffinA Good Name for a Rock BandThe MoleTen Little Murder VictimsDoes This Remind You of Anything?Really 700 Years OldAll There in the ManualMugging the MonsterBigfoot, Sasquatch, and Yetiand 150 more

TV Tropes lists 162 tropes for it, including Timey-Wimey Ball, Playing with Syringes, and Exposition of Immortality.