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Aquila

1997 – 1998Show2 seasons13 episodes

Family
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

Summary

Aquila is a British children's television show which aired on the BBC from 1997 to 1998.

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 tears, brutality or scares.

Shows with

Aquila episodes

2 seasons · 13 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Eagle Has Landed, 8.7
  1. S2 E5 End of an Eyrie, 8.3
  2. S2 E6 On Second Thoughts, Let's Panic, 8.0

Cast

13 of 13 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Bell
Written by
Andrew Norriss, Richard Fegen

Everyone

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

Facts

December 2, 1997 · December 17, 1998 · Ended

First aired
December 2, 1997
Last aired
December 17, 1998
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 13 episodes
Genres
Family
Original language
English

Tropes

Ungrateful Bastard, Aliens Speaking English, Phlebotinum Breakdown +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Aquila worth watching?"

Questions about Aquila

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Aquila worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.8).

Is Aquila okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Aquila?

5 h

About 5 hours: 13 episodes in 2 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1997 to 1998.

Will I feel good after watching Aquila?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

Is Aquila plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Aquila use?

Ungrateful BastardAliens Speaking EnglishPhlebotinum BreakdownSuper-Powered Robot Meter MaidsAnachronism StewEscape PodCool Old LadyEnergy WeaponMundane UtilityThe Alleged CarForce-Field DoorVisible Invisibilityand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Ungrateful Bastard, Aliens Speaking English, and Phlebotinum Breakdown.