The Californians

1957·Show
69Episodes in2Seasons
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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The Californians fingerprint

A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Wholesome6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy3

World

History and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

San Franciscans during the goldrush of the 1850s attempt to maintain law and order in their wild city. Newly arrived Matthew Wayne becomes sheriff, then marshal, and organizes the city police force while expressing interest in the young widow Fanzler and sparring with attorney Pitt. Adam Kennedy appears as Dion Patrick, an Irish newspaperman who helps the local vigilante committee.
Classic WesternHistorical FrontierLaw & Order DramaGold Rush EraCrime & JusticeCommunity BuildingEarly TelevisionCharacter-DrivenFoundational TV

Crew

Directed by:
Felix E. Feist, Paul Henreid, Jacques Tourneur
Produced by:
Robert Bassler

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Californians legally?

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The Californians is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Peacock, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Californians worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Californians rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does The Californians have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 69 episodes.

When did The Californians air?

It ran from 1957 to 1959 and has ended.

What language is The Californians in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Californians?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Californians in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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