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Centennial

1978 – 1979Show1 season12 episodesTV-PG

Action & AdventureDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

Summary

The economic and cultural growth of town of Centennial, Colorado, through the intertwining lives of the brave men and women inhabiting it. Spanning two centuries from the settling of the area in the 1700s, to the late 1970s.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Teens
  • Comfort watch

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Centennial episodes

1 season · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Only the Rocks Live Forever, 8.2
  2. S1 E2 The Yellow Apron, 8.0
  3. S1 E3 The Wagon and the Elephant, 8.1
  4. S1 E4 For as Long as the Waters Flow, 8.0
  5. S1 E5 The Massacre, 8.2
  6. S1 E6 The Longhorns, 8.2
  7. S1 E7 The Shepherds, 8.0
  8. S1 E8 The Storm, 7.6
  9. S1 E9 The Crime, 8.0
  10. S1 E10 The Winds of Fortune, 7.9
  11. S1 E11 The Winds of Death, 7.7
  12. S1 E12 The Scream of Eagles, 6.9

Cast

24 of 46 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Virgil W. Vogel, Bernard McEveety, Paul Krasny
Written by
James Michener, John Wilder, Charles Larson
Produced by
Malcolm R. Harding, Howard Alston, Alex Beaton
Music by
John Addison

Everyone

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

Facts

October 1, 1978 · February 4, 1979 · Ended

First aired
October 1, 1978
Last aired
February 4, 1979
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, Western
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Artistic License – Religion, Meaningful Name, The Sheriff +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Centennial?"

Questions about Centennial

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Centennial worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.3).

Is Centennial okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Centennial?

18 h

About 18 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 90 minutes each, aired from 1978 to 1979.

Is Centennial plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Centennial use?

Artistic License – ReligionMeaningful NameThe SheriffGood Scars, Evil ScarsThe GunslingerToo Happy to LiveVillain with Good PublicityYou're Insane!The Great DepressionAdaptation DistillationShown Their WorkUptown Girland 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Artistic License – Religion, Meaningful Name, and The Sheriff.