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The Long, Hot Summer

1965 – 1966Show1 season26 episodesNR

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

The Long, Hot Summer is an American drama series that was broadcast on ABC-TV for one season from 1965-1966. Created by Dean Riesner, The Long, Hot Summer was based on the novel The Hamlet by William Faulkner, the short story "Barn Burning", and the 1958 film of the same name.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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The Long, Hot Summer episodes

1 season · 26 episodes

  1. S1 E2 A Time for Living, 7.2
  2. S1 E3 A Stranger to the House, 6.5
  3. S1 E4 The Twisted Image: Part 1, 6.8
  4. S1 E5 The Twisted Image: Part 2, 6.9
  5. S1 E7 No Hiding Place, 6.9
  6. S1 E17 Day of Thunder, 7.1

Cast

13 of 13 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Vincent Sherman, Alex March, Mark Rydell
Written by
Dean Riesner, Robert J. Shaw, Anthony Lawrence

Everyone

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Facts

September 16, 1965 · April 13, 1966 · Ended

First aired
September 16, 1965
Last aired
April 13, 1966
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 26 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Long, Hot Summer worth watching?"

Questions about The Long, Hot Summer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Long, Hot Summer worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.5).

How long does it take to watch The Long, Hot Summer?

26 h

About 26 hours: 26 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1965 to 1966.

Is The Long, Hot Summer plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Long, Hot Summer good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.