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Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur

1971 – 1974Show2 seasons13 episodes

Action & AdventureFamily
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

An intriguing, tense family series about history and politics.

Good for family movie night · teens · background watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, scares or big ideas.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 13 episodes · best: S1E6 "La conspiration Malet" 8.2

Episodes

8.2

Story

The Empire has its soldiers. It also has its spy.

Schulmeister, l’espion de l’empereur (Schulmeister, the Emperor's Spy) is a French historical adventure television series consisting of 13 episodes (1971–1974), inspired by the real life of Charles Louis Schulmeister, a famous spy in the service of Napoleon I. It alternates between historical facts and fiction, offering a fictionalized portrait of a cunning spy, loyal to Napoleon, and always ready to turn a situation to his advantage.

Feels like

  • Napoleonic Era Espionage
  • Historical Adventure
  • Biographical Drama
  • Political Intrigue
  • Classic French TV
  • Cunning Protagonist
  • Educational History
  • Slow-Burn Mystery

Cast

24 of 47 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jean-Pierre Decourt, Denise Morlot, Gérard Adeline

Everyone

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

Facts

December 23, 1971 · April 15, 1974 · Ended

First aired
December 23, 1971
Last aired
April 15, 1974
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 13 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Action & Adventure, Family
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur?"

Questions about Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur?

11 h

About 11 hours: 13 episodes in 2 seasons of about 52 minutes each, aired from 1971 to 1974.

Can I half-watch Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur in English?

French

No, it was made in French.