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Father Brown

2013 – nowShow13 seasons140 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

A wholesome, nostalgic drama series about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

13 seasons · 140 episodes · best: S8E10 "The Tower of Lost Souls" 8.7

Episodes

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Story

Father Brown is based on G. K. Chesterton's detective stories about a Catholic priest who doubles as an amateur detective in order to try and solve mysteries.

Feels like

  • Cozy Crime Mystery
  • Catholic Priest Sleuth
  • British Village Life
  • Wholesome Detective Drama
  • Moral & Ethical Dilemmas
  • Charming Character Dynamics
  • Procedural Investigation
  • Pastoral Setting
  • Gentle Humor
  • Community-Centric Storytelling

Cast

24 of 649 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ian Barber, Paul Gibson, Miranda Howard-Williams
Written by
Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Neil Irvine, Rachel Flowerday
Produced by
Sam Hill, David Innes Edwards, Jonny Phillips
Music by
Debbie Wiseman

Everyone

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

Facts

January 14, 2013 · March 27, 2026 · Still running

First aired
January 14, 2013
Latest episode
March 27, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
13 seasons · 140 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Drama, Crime, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
30 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Canon Foreigner, Good Shepherd, Setting Update +9

  • Canon Foreigner
  • Good Shepherd
  • Setting Update
  • My Greatest Failure
  • Stolen by Staying Still
  • New Old Flame
  • Named After Somebody Famous
  • Clothing-Concealed Injury
  • Bad Habits
  • Plot-Driving Secret
  • Accidental Murder
  • Mistaken for Cheating

12 of 192 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Father Brown?"

Questions about Father Brown

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Father Brown?

PhiloBritboxThe RokuHooplaBritBox

In the United States, Father Brown streams on Philo, Britbox, and BritBox, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 28 other countries.

Is Father Brown worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.8).

Is Father Brown okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Father Brown?

105 h

About 105 hours: 140 episodes in 13 seasons of about 45 minutes each since 2013, and it's still in production.

Will I feel good after watching Father Brown?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 7 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Father Brown use?

Canon ForeignerGood ShepherdSetting UpdateMy Greatest FailureStolen by Staying StillNew Old FlameNamed After Somebody FamousClothing-Concealed InjuryBad HabitsPlot-Driving SecretAccidental MurderMistaken for Cheatingand 180 more

TV Tropes lists 192 tropes for it, including Canon Foreigner, Good Shepherd, and Setting Update.