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Return of the Saint

1978 – 1979Show1 season24 episodesNR

Action & Adventure
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

Summary

Follow the swashbuckling exploits of Simon Templar, a modern-day Robin Hood of sorts.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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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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Return of the Saint episodes

1 season · 24 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Judas Game, 6.6
  2. S1 E2 The Nightmare Man, 6.6
  3. S1 E3 Duel in Venice, 7.6
  4. S1 E4 One Black September, 6.3
  5. S1 E5 The Village That Sold Its Soul, 6.9
  6. S1 E6 Assault Force, 6.4
  7. S1 E7 Yesterday's Hero, 6.8
  8. S1 E8 The Poppy Chain, 6.9
  9. S1 E9 The Arrangement, 7.2
  10. S1 E10 The Armageddon Alternative, 7.3
  11. S1 E11 The Imprudent Professor, 6.5
  12. S1 E12 Signal Stop, 7.3
  13. S1 E13 The Roman Touch, 6.7
  14. S1 E14 Tower Bridge Is Falling Down, 7.2
  15. S1 E15 The Debt Collectors, 7.2
  16. S1 E16 Collision Course: The Brave Goose, 7.2
  17. S1 E17 Collision Course: The Sixth Man, 7.1
  18. S1 E18 Hot Run, 6.4
  19. S1 E19 Murder Cartel, 7.1
  20. S1 E20 The Obono Affair, 6.6
  21. S1 E21 Vicious Circle, 6.7
  22. S1 E22 Dragonseed, 6.6
  23. S1 E23 Appointment in Florence, 6.8
  24. S1 E24 The Diplomat's Daughter, 7.1

Cast

24 of 197 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Leslie Norman, Peter Sasdy, Jeremy Summers
Written by
Leslie Charteris, John Kruse, John Goldsmith

Everyone

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Facts

September 10, 1978 · March 11, 1979 · Ended

First aired
September 10, 1978
Last aired
March 11, 1979
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 24 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Laser-Guided Karma, Adaptational Personality Change, Protagonist Title +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Return of the Saint?"

Questions about Return of the Saint

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Return of the Saint?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Return of the Saint worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Return of the Saint okay for kids?

NRViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Return of the Saint?

20 h

About 20 hours: 24 episodes in 1 season of about 49 minutes each, aired from 1978 to 1979.

Can I half-watch Return of the Saint?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Return of the Saint plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and mystery (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Return of the Saint use?

Laser-Guided KarmaAdaptational Personality ChangeProtagonist TitleFascinating EyebrowLocking MacGyver in the Store CupboardMy Girl Is Not a SlutI Want You to Meet an Old Friend of MineSequel EpisodeCreepy CrossdresserProfessor Guinea PigMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneNovelizationand 94 more

TV Tropes lists 106 tropes for it, including Laser-Guided Karma, Adaptational Personality Change, and Protagonist Title.