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Bodyline

1984Show1 season7 episodes

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4

Summary

Dramatization of the 1932/33 Test cricket series between England and Australia.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, scares or romance.

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Bodyline episodes

1 season · 7 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 8.1
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.8
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.9
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 7.6
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 7.1
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 7.7
  7. S1 E7 Episode #1.7, 8.2

Cast

24 of 29 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
George Ogilvie, Carl Schultz, Lex Marinos
Written by
George Miller, Denny Lawrence, Terry Hayes
Produced by
George Miller, Terry Hayes
Music by
Chris Neal

Everyone

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

Facts

July 16, 1984 · July 16, 1984 · Ended

First aired
July 16, 1984
Last aired
July 16, 1984
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 7 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Poor Communication Kills, The Great Depression, Obstructive Bureaucrat +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Bodyline?"

Questions about Bodyline

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bodyline?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Bodyline worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.4).

How long does it take to watch Bodyline?

6 h

About 6 hours: 7 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1984 to 1984.

Is Bodyline plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Bodyline use?

Poor Communication KillsThe Great DepressionObstructive Bureaucrat"Well Done, Son" GuyMentor Occupational HazardThe LancerJust Following OrdersHoist by His Own PetardMeaningful EchoOnly Sane ManThe AceThe Captainand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Poor Communication Kills, The Great Depression, and Obstructive Bureaucrat.