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Escape to the Chateau

2016 – 2022Show9 seasons52 episodes

DocumentaryReality
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6

A heartwarming, nostalgic reality series about everyday modern life and family.

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, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

Episodes

9 seasons · 52 episodes · best: S2E2 "Fishing, Foraging and an Elevator" 9.2

Episodes

8.7
9.0
9.1
8.7
8.6
8.4
8.3
7.8
8.1

Story

Dick Strawbridge and his partner (subsequently wife) Angel Adoree swap their two-bed flat in Essex for an abandoned French chateau. Can they bring its 45 rooms and acres of land back to life?

Feels like

  • Home Renovation Reality
  • Wholesome Family Dynamics
  • French Countryside Aesthetic
  • Slow-Burn Transformation
  • Practical DIY Education
  • Nostalgic Charm
  • Relaxing Escapism
  • Couple's Journey
  • Historical Property Revival

Cast

3 of 3 · most episodes first

Facts

June 5, 2016 · December 18, 2022 · Ended

First aired
June 5, 2016
Last aired
December 18, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
9 seasons · 52 episodes
Genres
Reality, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Duct Tape for Everything, Happily Married, This Is What the Building Will Look Like +9

  • Duct Tape for Everything
  • Happily Married
  • This Is What the Building Will Look Like
  • The Merch
  • Multigenerational Household
  • Aside Glance
  • Someday This Will Come in Handy
  • Happily Ever After
  • Chekhov's Skill
  • Scenery Porn
  • Simple, yet Awesome
  • Big Fancy Castle

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Escape to the Chateau?"

Questions about Escape to the Chateau

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Escape to the Chateau?

PeacockPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Escape to the Chateau streams on Peacock. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Escape to the Chateau worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8.6).

Which season of Escape to the Chateau is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 9.1. Season 8 is the weakest at 7.8. The highest-rated episode is Fishing, Foraging and an Elevator (season 2, episode 2) at 9.2, and the lowest is Storage & Memory Furnishings (season 8, episode 4) at 7.3.

Is Escape to the Chateau okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Escape to the Chateau?

41 h

About 41 hours: 52 episodes in 9 seasons of about 47 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2022.

Can I half-watch Escape to the Chateau?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Escape to the Chateau?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.