---
title: "Crusoe"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/crusoe-2008"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 7224
imdb_id: "tt1117552"
status: "Canceled"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 13
runtime_minutes: 42
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 26
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Crusoe (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/crusoe-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A shipwrecked castaway battles nature and loneliness while forging an unlikely friendship."

### Why Watch
- Compelling survival premise
- Strong chemistry between Crusoe and Friday

### Caveats & Content Note
- Only 13 episodes, limiting story depth
- Tone & Suitability: Rated TV‑PG, the series features mild peril and thematic drama suitable for older children and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventure, drama, survival

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus | The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Pluto TV | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Stephen Gallagher
- **Networks / Studios**: NBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sam Neill** as *Jeremiah Blackthorn*
- **Philip Winchester** as *Robinson Crusoe*
- **Tongayi Chirisa** as *Friday*
- **Joaquim de Almeida** as *Santos Santana*
- **Sean Bean** as *James Crusoe*
- **Anna Walton** as *Susannah Crusoe*
- **Mía Maestro** as *Olivia*
- **Emma Barnett** as *Mary Crusoe*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: How many episodes does Crusoe have?
The series consists of 13 episodes that aired during the first half of the 2008–2009 television season.

### Q: On which network did Crusoe air?
It aired on NBC.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The story follows Robinson Crusoe, a shipwreck survivor, and Friday, a native he rescues and teaches English.

### Q: What is the series' rating?
The series is rated TV‑PG.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Crusoe — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/7224)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*