8.2
Is Sam worth watching?
78
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 8.2).
78
GreatGoodWatch scoreSummary
Sam is a drama set in the coalfields of Yorkshire in the inter-war period.
Good for
- Friends night
- Binge-friendly
- Thought-provoking
Skip it if
- You want fast pacing
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.
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Sam episodes
3 seasons · 39 episodes
Episodes
- S1 E1 A Way of Life, 7.8
- S1 E2 Poor Law, 7.5
- S1 E3 Leaving Home, 7.7
- S1 E4 For Ever and Ever and Ever and Ever, 7.4
- S1 E5 A Day to Remember, 7.2
- S1 E6 The Cost of Living, 7.0
- S1 E7 Out of the Blue, 7.0
- S1 E8 United We Stand, 7.2
- S1 E9 The Beginning of Winter, 7.4
- S1 E10 Where the Heart Is, 7.2
- S1 E11 Home from Home, 7.2
- S1 E12 No Going Back, 7.4
- S1 E13 Breadwinners, 7.4
- S2 E1 A New World, 8.2
- S3 E10 Home Thoughts from Abroad, 8.8
- S3 E13 Ends and Means, 7.8
Cast
Crew
- Directors
- Les Chatfield, Colin Cant, Roland Joffé
- Produced by
- Michael Cox
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Facts
June 12, 1973 · August 25, 1975 · Ended
- First aired
- June 12, 1973
- Last aired
- August 25, 1975
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 3 seasons · 39 episodes
- Content
- Disturbing Imagery
- Original language
- English
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is Sam worth watching?"
Questions about Sam
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Does Sam get better after season 1?
7.4S18.2S28.3S3
Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.4, and season 3 peaks at 8.3. The highest-rated episode is Home Thoughts from Abroad (season 3, episode 10) at 8.8, and the lowest is The Cost of Living (season 1, episode 6) at 7.0.
How long does it take to watch Sam?
39 h
About 39 hours: 39 episodes in 3 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1973 to 1975.
Is Sam plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.