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The Gallery of the Great Detectives

1954·Show
7Episodes in1Season
70
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Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wholesome5
  • Hopefulness4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Mystery, history, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

This is a 7-part German crime series by Peter A. Horn. In self-contained and unconnected episodes, the great detectives of crime literature solve various cases. Sherlock Holmes (Ernst Fritz Fürbringer) and Dr. Watson (Harald Mannl) start things off, followed by Auguste Dupin, David Wilson, Father Brown, Inspector Bucket, Sergeant Cuff and Hercule Poirot. Every episode of this early crime series in the early days of television was still broadcast live. It could hardly have been more irregular: it was broadcast in loose succession on different days at different start times in prime time, and the length of the broadcast varied between 25 and 50 minutes.
Classic Detective AnthologyLiterary Crime AdaptationsEarly German TelevisionEpisodic WhodunitIntellectual MysteryHistorical Broadcast SignificanceCharacter-Focused Crime SolvingNostalgic TelevisionMaster Detective Showcase

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Is The Gallery of the Great Detectives worth watching?

70
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 8.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does The Gallery of the Great Detectives have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 7 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

Is The Gallery of the Great Detectives based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

When did The Gallery of the Great Detectives air?

It ran from 1954 to 1955 and has ended.

What language is The Gallery of the Great Detectives in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.