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The Owl Service

1969 – 1970Show1 season8 episodes

74
GoodGoodWatch score
74
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Three teenagers discover a mysterious set of owl and flower-patterned dinner plates in the attic and the magical ancient legend of the "Mabinogion" comes to life once again in their Welsh valley.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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The Owl Service episodes

1 season · 8 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.0
  2. S1 E2 The Mystery Deepens, 7.0
  3. S1 E3 A Strange Picture, 6.6
  4. S1 E4 The Plates Are Hidden, 6.8
  5. S1 E5 Betrayal, 6.9
  6. S1 E6 The Missing Key, 6.9
  7. S1 E7 Who Is There?, 6.9
  8. S1 E8 The Legend Unravels, 6.5

Cast

Crew

Directors
Peter Plummer
Written by
Alan Garner
Produced by
Peter Plummer

Everyone

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Facts

December 21, 1969 · February 8, 1970 · Ended

First aired
December 21, 1969
Last aired
February 8, 1970
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Owl Service worth watching?"

Questions about The Owl Service

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Owl Service worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.1).

How long does it take to watch The Owl Service?

3 h

About 3 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1969 to 1970.

Will The Owl Service scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.