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Father Brown

1974Show1 season13 episodes

CrimeMystery
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

Based on the short stories by G. K. Chesterton, Father Brown is a Roman Catholic priest and amateur detective.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

Shows with

Father Brown episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Hammer of God, 7.2
  2. S1 E2 The Oracle of the Dog, 7.5
  3. S1 E3 The Curse of the Golden Cross, 7.6
  4. S1 E4 The Eye of Apollo, 7.4
  5. S1 E5 The Three Tools of Death, 7.3
  6. S1 E6 The Mirror of the Magistrate, 7.0
  7. S1 E7 The Dagger with Wings, 7.4
  8. S1 E8 The Actor and the Alibi, 7.3
  9. S1 E9 The Quick One, 7.3
  10. S1 E10 The Man with Two Beards, 7.3
  11. S1 E11 The Head of Caesar, 7.4
  12. S1 E12 The Arrow of Heaven, 6.7
  13. S1 E13 The Secret Garden, 7.4

Cast

24 of 92 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Robert Tronson, Peter Jefferies, Ian Fordyce
Written by
Hugh Leonard, Peter Wildeblood, Michael Voysey
Produced by
Ian Fordyce
Music by
Jack Parnell

Everyone

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

Facts

September 26, 1974 · December 19, 1974 · Ended

First aired
September 26, 1974
Last aired
December 19, 1974
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Genres
Mystery, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Office Golf, Locked Room Mystery, Hollywood Encryption +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Father Brown?"

Questions about Father Brown

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Father Brown worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Father Brown okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Father Brown?

11 h

About 11 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1974 to 1974.

Will I feel good after watching Father Brown?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for wholesome and 6 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Father Brown use?

Office GolfLocked Room MysteryHollywood EncryptionReusable Lighter TossRiddle for the AgesAffectionate PickpocketExact Time to FailureThe Bus Came BackMystery MagnetFauxreignerSympathetic MurdererMs. Fanserviceand 180 more

TV Tropes lists 192 tropes for it, including Office Golf, Locked Room Mystery, and Hollywood Encryption.