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Simon and the Witch

1987 – 1988Show2 seasons25 episodes

Kids
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

Summary

Simon is a very sensible young schoolboy, who has a friend who is a real witch. She is very silly, and a huge showoff.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • 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 brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Cast

3 of 3 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Bell
Written by
Margaret Stuart Barry
Produced by
Angela Beeching

Everyone

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Facts

November 16, 1987 · December 20, 1988 · Ended

First aired
November 16, 1987
Last aired
December 20, 1988
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 25 episodes
Genres
Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Early-Installment Weirdness, Adaptational Villainy, The '80s +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Simon and the Witch worth watching?"

Questions about Simon and the Witch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Simon and the Witch worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Simon and the Witch okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Simon and the Witch?

6 h

About 6 hours: 25 episodes in 2 seasons of about 15 minutes each, aired from 1987 to 1988.

Can I half-watch Simon and the Witch?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Simon and the Witch?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

What tropes does Simon and the Witch use?

Early-Installment WeirdnessAdaptational VillainyThe '80sUnnamed ParentBorn UnluckySchool PlayLethal ChefAdults Are UselessAdaptational IntelligenceWicked WitchWitch ClassicTeacher's Petand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Early-Installment Weirdness, Adaptational Villainy, and The '80s.