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The Black Arrow

1972 – 1975Show3 seasons20 episodes

Action & AdventureFamily
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

Summary

Based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, The Black Arrow tells the tale of Richard Shelton, a knight who avenges the death of his father during the War of the Roses. Richard is surrounded by enemies, some of whom he considers his most trusted companions.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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The Black Arrow episodes

3 seasons · 20 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Prophecy, 5.2
  2. S1 E2 The Leper, 5.2
  3. S1 E3 Richard Changes Sides, 4.9
  4. S1 E4 The Cattle Drive, 5.5
  5. S1 E5 The Chess Game, 5.9
  6. S1 E6 The Crossroads, 5.7
  7. S1 E7 The Last Arrow, 6.0
  1. S2 E1 The Stranger from France, 5.7
  2. S2 E2 The Return of the Black Arrow, 6.1
  3. S2 E3 Sir Daniel at the Inn, 5.7
  4. S2 E4 Plot and Counterplot, 5.7
  5. S2 E5 The Ambush, 5.6
  6. S2 E6 The Lady Prioress, 5.7
  1. S3 E1 Peterkin, 5.9
  2. S3 E2 The Wedding, 5.9
  3. S3 E3 Trapped, 6.1
  4. S3 E4 The Stake, 6.0
  5. S3 E5 The Adventure of the Holy Finger, 6.1
  6. S3 E6 Captured, 6.0
  7. S3 E7 Winner Takes All, 6.0

Cast

22 of 22 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bob Leng
Written by
Robert Louis Stevenson, Ben Healey, Anthony Read

Everyone

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Facts

April 12, 1972 · January 12, 1975 · Ended

First aired
April 12, 1972
Last aired
January 12, 1975
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 20 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Family, Action & Adventure
Original language
English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Black Arrow worth watching?"

Questions about The Black Arrow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Black Arrow worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.7).

Does The Black Arrow get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 5.5, and season 3 peaks at 6.0. The highest-rated episode is The Return of the Black Arrow (season 2, episode 2) at 6.1, and the lowest is Richard Changes Sides (season 1, episode 3) at 4.9.

Is The Black Arrow okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.