Houdini
Seen it?2014 | 1 seasons | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won an Emmy, though it had a lukewarm 7.0 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. 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 loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
Harry Houdini emerges as America's first bonafide world-renowned superstar.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 DGA Award: Directors Guild of America Awards: Best Sound Editing - Sound Effects and Foley in Long Form Television. Also nominated for 2 Emmys, 1 SAG Award and 3 more DGA Awards. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Limited series that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 72K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Uli Edel
- Adrien BrodyHarry Houdini
- Kristen ConnollyBess Houdini
- Evan JonesJim Collins
- Tim Pigott-SmithWilliam Melville
- Tom Benedict KnightDash Houdini
- Shaun WilliamsonReilly
- Eszter ÓnodiCecilia Weiss
- Jeremy WheelerRabbi Weiß
- Tim WoodwardSheriff John
- Gyula MesterházyKaiser Wilhelm II