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Solo

1970 – nowShow1 season12 episodes

55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5

Summary

Series of 20-minute monologues by famous British actors, portraying historical characters or reading poetry.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Teens
  • Comfort watch

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for adrenaline, laughs or scares.

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Solo episodes

1 season · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E2 A Selection from E.E. Cummings, 7.3
  2. S1 E8 Ian McKellen as John Keats, 7.8

Cast

10 of 10 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
William Slater, Donald McWhinnie, James Cellan Jones

Everyone

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

Facts

January 14, 1970 · April 1, 1970 · Still running

First aired
January 14, 1970
Latest episode
April 1, 1970
Status
Still running
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Solo worth watching?"

Questions about Solo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Solo worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.5).

Is Solo okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Solo plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Can I half-watch Solo?

Easy watchDemanding

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