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Doomwatch

1970·Show
40Episodes in4Seasons
68
GoodGoodWatch score

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Doomwatch fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos4
  • Wonder4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Technology, society, and the future

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every show. Select a row to see all of them.

Episode ratings

IMDb rating of every episode, one row per season
SeasonEpisode 1Episode 2Episode 3Episode 4Episode 5Episode 6Episode 7Episode 8Episode 9Episode 10Episode 11Episode 12Episode 13
Episode 2 not ratedEpisode 3 not ratedEpisode 9 not rated
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Episode 8Episode 8 not rated
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Episode 11Episode 11 not rated
Episode 12
Episode 13

About

Doomwatch is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC, which ran on BBC 1 between 1970 and 1972. The series was set in the then present-day, and dealt with a scientific government agency led by Doctor Spencer Quist, responsible for investigating and combating various ecological and technological dangers. The series was followed by a film adaptation produced by Tigon British Film Productions and released in 1972, and a revival TV film was broadcast on Channel 5 in 1999.
Classic British Sci-FiEcological ThrillerTechnological DangersGovernment ConspiracyThought-ProvokingEnvironmental EthicsNear-Future SpeculationProcedural DramaMoral Dilemmas

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Doomwatch

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Where can I stream Doomwatch legally?

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Is Doomwatch worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Doomwatch rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Doomwatch have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 40 episodes of about 50 minutes each.

When did Doomwatch air?

It ran from 1970 to 1999 and has ended.

What language is Doomwatch in?

English

It was made in English.

What tropes does Doomwatch use?

Animal AssassinAnyone Can DieThe AtonerExtra Y, Extra ViolentHope SpotKilled Off for RealNo Celebrities Were HarmedUnwitting Instigator of DoomThe PlagueZeerust

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Doomwatch, including Animal Assassin, Anyone Can Die, The Atoner.