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Jonathan Creek

Name: Jonathan Creek
Genre: Mystery, Comedy, Drama
Released: 1997-05-09
Cast: Alan Davies, Sarah Alexander

1997 | 5 seasons | 50 min | Mystery, Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Veronica Mars or Elementary, start here.
The mood: Funny with heart, tense.
The pace: 5 seasons: a few months of evenings, episodes of about 50 minutes, about 22 hours in all.
What might put you off: Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Working from his home in a converted windmill, Jonathan Creek is a magician with a natural ability for solving puzzles. He soon puts this ability to the use of solving impossible crimes and mysterious murders.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
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AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsSolid
Won 1 BAFTA: BAFTA TV Award: Best Drama Series. Also nominated for 2 more BAFTAs. Plus 3 other awards.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 183K people sought it out in the past year