Crusoe 2008
- Status
- Canceled
- First Aired
- October 17, 2008
- Last Aired
- January 31, 2009
- Format
- 1 season · 13 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~9.1 hours (42 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E1 "Rum" (★ 5/10)
- Created By
- Stephen Gallagher
- Network
- NBC
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Crusoe?
Crusoe is a television series first released in 2008. Catalogued under Drama, Action & Adventure.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 17, 2008
- Last aired
- Jan 31, 2009
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 26 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 13 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~42 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- NBC
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Overview
Crusoe is a television series first released in 2008. Catalogued under Drama, Action & Adventure. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Canceled. Spans 1 seasons and 13 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A shipwrecked castaway battles nature and loneliness while forging an unlikely friendship.”
- Compelling survival premise
- Strong chemistry between Crusoe and Friday
- Only 13 episodes, limiting story depth
Watch it if you enjoy rugged survival tales and character-driven adventure.
Rated TV‑PG, the series features mild peril and thematic drama suitable for older children and adults.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Rum Mytharc Oct 17, 2008
- E2 Gunpowder Core Oct 17, 2008
- E3 Sacrifice Core Oct 24, 2008
- E4 The Mutineers Core Oct 31, 2008
- E5 High Water Core Nov 7, 2008
- E6 Long Pig Core Nov 14, 2008
- E7 Bad Blood Core Nov 21, 2008
- E8 Heroes and Villains Core Dec 6, 2008
- E9 The Name of the Game Core Dec 20, 2008
- E10 Smoke and Mirrors Core Jan 10, 2009
- E11 The Hunting Party Core Jan 17, 2009
- E12 The Traveler Mytharc Jan 24, 2009
- E13 The Return Mytharc Jan 31, 2009
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes does Crusoe have?
The series consists of 13 episodes that aired during the first half of the 2008–2009 television season.
On which network did Crusoe air?
It aired on NBC.
Is the show a faithful adaptation of Defoe's novel?
It is loosely based on Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe, taking creative liberties with the story.
Who are the main characters?
The story follows Robinson Crusoe, a shipwreck survivor, and Friday, a native he rescues and teaches English.
What is the series' rating?
The series is rated TV‑PG.
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