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Christabel

1988Show1 season4 episodes

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

Englishwoman Christabel Burton marries German lawyer Peter Bielenberg and resides in WWII-era Nazi Germany. When Peter is arrested for plotting against Hitler, Christabel is forced to confront her loyalties and consider using her connection to Winston Churchill to help him.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Christabel episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 8.2
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 8.3
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 8.1
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 8.1

Cast

20 of 20 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Adrian Shergold
Written by
Dennis Potter
Produced by
Kenith Trodd
Music by
Stanley Myers

Everyone

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

Facts

November 16, 1988 · December 7, 1988 · Ended

First aired
November 16, 1988
Last aired
December 7, 1988
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Christabel?"

Questions about Christabel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Christabel?

Prime

In the United States, Christabel streams on Prime.

Is Christabel worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.5).

How long does it take to watch Christabel?

4 h

About 4 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 58 minutes each, aired from 1988 to 1988.

Will I feel good after watching Christabel?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Christabel plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.