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The Persuaders!

1971 – 1972Show1 season24 episodes

Action & AdventureComedy
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

A nostalgic, fast-paced comedy series about everyday modern life and crime, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, tears or big ideas.

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Episodes

1 season · 24 episodes · best: S1E21 "A Death in the Family" 8.1

Episodes

7.5

Story

A pair of Playboys with nothing in common but trouble!

An English aristocrat and an American millionaire come together to tackle crime.

Feels like

  • Buddy Cop Comedy
  • Class Clash
  • Witty Banter
  • British Crime Procedural
  • Charismatic Duo
  • Retro Cool
  • Light-hearted Mystery
  • Social Satire
  • Iconic Theme Tune
  • Charming Eccentrics

Cast

24 of 179 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Leslie Norman, Roy Ward Baker, Basil Dearden
Written by
Terry Nation, Brian Clemens, Michael Pertwee

Everyone

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

Facts

September 17, 1971 · February 25, 1972 · Ended

First aired
September 17, 1971
Last aired
February 25, 1972
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 24 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Action & Adventure, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Spiritual Successor, Vitriolic Best Buds, You Have Outlived Your Usefulness +9

  • Spiritual Successor
  • Vitriolic Best Buds
  • You Have Outlived Your Usefulness
  • Suspect Existence Failure
  • No Fourth Wall
  • The '70s
  • World of Pun
  • The Nondescript
  • I'm Dying, Please Take My MacGuffin
  • Rags to Riches
  • Swiss-Cheese Security
  • Corrupt Corporate Executive

12 of 61 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Persuaders!?"

Questions about The Persuaders!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Persuaders!?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Persuaders! worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 8).

Is The Persuaders! okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Persuaders!?

20 h

About 20 hours: 24 episodes in 1 season of about 49 minutes each, aired from 1971 to 1972.

Will The Persuaders! make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Persuaders!?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Persuaders! use?

Spiritual SuccessorVitriolic Best BudsYou Have Outlived Your UsefulnessSuspect Existence FailureNo Fourth WallThe '70sWorld of PunThe NondescriptI'm Dying, Please Take My MacGuffinRags to RichesSwiss-Cheese SecurityCorrupt Corporate Executiveand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including Spiritual Successor, Vitriolic Best Buds, and You Have Outlived Your Usefulness.