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Crusoe

2008·Show
13Episodes in1Season·TV-PG
IMDb6.7Metacritic536.6Rotten Tomatoes49%–
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Crusoe fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Crusoe is a television adventure drama based loosely on the novel Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. The series' 13 episodes aired on NBC during the first half of the 2008–2009 television season. It follows the adventures of Robinson Crusoe: a man who has been shipwrecked on an island for six years and is desperate to return home to his wife and children. His lone companion is Friday, a native whom Crusoe rescued and taught English.
Survival DramaHistorical AdventureIsland IsolationPsychological ResilienceFriendship StoryHuman IngenuityPeriod AdaptationLonging for HomeFlashback NarrativePerilous Journeys

Crew

Directed by:
Helen Shaver, Michael Robison, Duane Clark
Written by:
Stephen Gallagher

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Crusoe

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Crusoe worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Crusoe rated?

TV-PGViolence

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Crusoe have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 13 episodes of about 42 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Crusoe?

Critics51
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Crusoe higher (67) than critics (51). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Crusoe air?

It ran from 2008 to 2009 and has ended.

What language is Crusoe in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Crusoe?

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