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The Scarlet Pimpernel

1999·Show
6Episodes in2Seasons
75
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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

A series of television drama programmes loosely based on Baroness Emmuska Orczy's series of novels, set in 1793 during the French Revolution. It stars Richard E. Grant as the hero, Sir Percy Blakeney, and his eponymous alter ego. The first series also starred Elizabeth McGovern as his wife Marguerite and Martin Shaw as the Pimpernel's archrival, Paul Chauvelin. Robespierre was played by Ronan Vibert. It was filmed in the Czech Republic and scored by a Czech composer, Michal Pavlíček.
French Revolution DramaSecret IdentitySwashbuckling AdventureHistorical RomanceAristocratic IntrigueJustice & DisguisePeriod PieceBritish TV AdaptationCharacter-Driven Plot

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Where can I stream The Scarlet Pimpernel legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Scarlet Pimpernel worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Scarlet Pimpernel rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The Scarlet Pimpernel have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 6 episodes of about 90 minutes each.

When did The Scarlet Pimpernel air?

It ran from 1999 to 2000 and has ended.

What language is The Scarlet Pimpernel in?

EnglishSpanishCzech

It was made in English, with some Spanish, Czech.

In how many countries can I watch The Scarlet Pimpernel?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Scarlet Pimpernel in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Scarlet Pimpernel use?

Kick the DogSuper Window JumpPretty Little HeadshotsDies Wide OpenThe MoleLuke, I Am Your FatherAdaptation Dye-JobSweet Polly OliverSpeech ImpedimentAdaptation Name ChangeCanon ForeignerBathtub Sceneand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for The Scarlet Pimpernel, including Kick the Dog, Super Window Jump, Pretty Little Headshots.