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Crossbow

1987 – 1989Show3 seasons72 episodes

Action & AdventureDrama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

Crossbow follows the adventures of William Tell and takes place in the 14th-century in Switzerland. William Tell and his son are imprisoned by the tyrannical Gessler. As Governor of Austria, Gessler plans to stop the Swiss uprising.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for tears or big ideas.

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Crossbow episodes

3 seasons · 72 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Banquet, 7.4
  2. S1 E2 The Prisoner, 6.3
  3. S1 E3 The Little Soldier, 6.2
  4. S1 E4 The Scavengers, 6.8
  5. S1 E8 The Dukes of Zharinghen, 6.6
  6. S1 E11 The Impostor, 6.8
  7. S1 E12 The Pass, 7.2
  8. S1 E13 Misalliance, 6.8
  9. S1 E14 Vogel, 7.5
  10. S1 E15 Possessed!, 6.6
  11. S1 E18 The Four Horsemen, 7.2
  12. S1 E19 The Citadel, 7.5
  13. S1 E20 The Princess, 7.4
  14. S1 E23 The Handmaiden, 7.3
  1. S2 E5 The Pit, 7.0
  2. S2 E9 The Emperor: Part 1, 8.3
  3. S2 E10 The Emperor: Part 2, 8.5
  4. S2 E11 The Lost Crusader, 7.0
  5. S2 E13 Actors, 4.1

Cast

24 of 172 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
George Mihalka, Christian Duguay

Everyone

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Facts

August 30, 1987 · June 17, 1989 · Ended

First aired
August 30, 1987
Last aired
June 17, 1989
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 72 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, Family
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
France, United States, United Kingdom
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Dressing as the Enemy, Enemy Mine, "The Reason You Suck" Speech +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Crossbow?"

Questions about Crossbow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Crossbow?

fuboTVCineverse

In the United States, Crossbow streams on fuboTV and Cineverse.

Is Crossbow worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Crossbow okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Crossbow?

31 h

About 31 hours: 72 episodes in 3 seasons of about 26 minutes each, aired from 1987 to 1989.

Will I feel good after watching Crossbow?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Crossbow in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.

What tropes does Crossbow use?

Dressing as the EnemyEnemy Mine"The Reason You Suck" SpeechVillain of the WeekOffing the OffspringRoyal "We"Girl of the WeekContrived CoincidenceDisappeared DadUltimate Job SecurityPublic Domain CharacterThe High Middle Agesand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 tropes for it, including Dressing as the Enemy, Enemy Mine, and "The Reason You Suck" Speech.