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First Among Equals

1986Show1 season10 episodes

74

GoodGoodWatch score

74

GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

A ten-part serial based on Jeffrey Archer's 1984 novel of the same name, which follows the careers and personal lives of a quartet of fictional Parliament members from 1964 to 1991, with each vying to become Prime Minister.

Good for

Friends night
Party vibe
Teens

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You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Crew

Directors: Brian Mills, John Gorrie, Sarah Harding
Written by: Jeffrey Archer, Derek Marlowe
Produced by: Mervyn Watson
Music by: Richard Harvey

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Facts

September 30, 1986 · December 2, 1986 · Ended

First aired: September 30, 1986
Last aired: December 2, 1986
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 10 episodes
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Keywords: based on novel or book

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is First Among Equals worth watching?"

Questions about First Among Equals

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is First Among Equals worth watching?

74

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.9).

How long does it take to watch First Among Equals?

10 h

About 10 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1986 to 1986.

Is First Among Equals plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.