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Kavanagh Q.C.

1995·Show
26Episodes in5Seasons·TV-MA
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

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A , crime series: , .

Good for binge-friendly · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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About

John Thaw dons the silks as barrister James Kavanagh Q.C., one of the most highly respected criminal advocates in London, commanding admiration from colleagues and opponents alike. However, all this has come at a price as his dedication to work has taken its toll on his private life… Going beyond traditional courtroom dramas, “Kavanagh Q.C.” uncovers the pressures of legal battles and the problems of defining the truth, providing a compelling representation of the euphoric ups and costly downs of success and failure in the legal world.
British Legal DramaJohn Thaw PerformanceWork-Life ConflictCourtroom ProceduralCharacter StudyMelancholic ToneDialogue-DrivenRealistic Crime Investigation

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Directed by:
Jack Gold, Peter Smith, Andrew Grieve
Written by:
Russell Lewis, Stephen Churchett, Charles Wood
Produced by:
Chris Kelly, Chris Kelly
Composed by:
Anne Dudley

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Is Kavanagh Q.C. worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.7).

Which season of Kavanagh Q.C. is best?

Season 5, with an IMDb average of 8.6. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.6. The highest-rated episode is Time of Need (season 5, episode 3) at 9.0, and the lowest is In God We Trust (season 3, episode 6) at 6.2.

How long does it take to watch Kavanagh Q.C.?

33 h

About 33 hours: 26 episodes in 5 seasons of about 75 minutes each, aired from 1995 to 1999.

Is Kavanagh Q.C. plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.