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Casanova

1971Show1 season6 episodes

Drama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

Summary

Italian adventurer and libertine Giovanni Jacopo Casanova lived from 1725 to 1798, but in this six-part series Dennis Potter attempted to find a contemporary relevance through his central themes of sex and religion.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Pure escapism

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  • You want to half-watch while scrolling
  • You're watching with family

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Casanova episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Steed in the Stable, 8.3
  2. S1 E2 One at a Time, 7.7
  3. S1 E3 Magic Moments, 7.2
  4. S1 E4 Window, Window, 7.4
  5. S1 E5 Fevers of Love, 7.4
  6. S1 E6 Golden Apples, 7.0

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Glenister, Mark Cullingham
Written by
Dennis Potter
Produced by
Mark Shivas

Everyone

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Facts

November 16, 1971 · December 21, 1971 · Ended

First aired
November 16, 1971
Last aired
December 21, 1971
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Dropped a Bridge on Him, Let Them Die Happy, Deadpan Snarker +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Casanova?"

Questions about Casanova

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Casanova?

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

Is Casanova worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 7.4).

How long does it take to watch Casanova?

5 h

About 5 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1971 to 1971.

Can I half-watch Casanova?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 9 for non-linear narrative.

Will I feel good after watching Casanova?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Casanova use?

Dropped a Bridge on HimLet Them Die HappyDeadpan SnarkerAside GlanceHistorical Hero UpgradeAlas, Poor VillainBrother–Sister IncestLove Will Lead You BackChivalrous PervertReally Gets AroundAbsence Makes the Heart Go YonderBut for Me, It Was Tuesdayand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 tropes for it, including Dropped a Bridge on Him, Let Them Die Happy, and Deadpan Snarker.