Detectorists 2014
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- October 2, 2014
- Last Aired
- December 13, 2017
- Format
- 3 seasons · 18 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~9 hours (30 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S2E6 "Episode 6" (★ 9/10)
- Created By
- Mackenzie Crook
- Network
- BBC Four
- Where to Stream
- fuboTV, Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel
What is Detectorists?
Topic: Television series "Detectorists" (2014). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 18
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 2, 2014
- Last aired
- Dec 13, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC Four
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.2/10 from 202 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 18 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC Four
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Overview
Topic: Television series "Detectorists" (2014).
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Title: Detectorists.
Year: 2014.
Genre: Comedy.
Rating: TV-14.
Premise: Lives of two eccentric metal detectorists who spend days plodding along ploughed tracks and open fields, hoping to disturb tedium by unearthing a fortune.
Director: Mackenzie Crook.
Producer: Adam Tandy.
Cast: Mackenzie Crook, Toby Jones, Rachael Stirling.
Studio: ACORN TV.
Plot detail (Source 4): Lance has Anglo-Saxon treasure on display at a museum and reward money on the way, but hasn't found a ring-pull in months. Russell thinks it is The Curse Of The Gold.
Runtime (Source 4): 1h 14m (likely refers to a
Should you watch it?
“Two eccentric friends spend their days searching fields for buried treasure.”
- Written and directed by Mackenzie Crook, who also stars in the series.
- Features starring performances from Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones.
- Follows the lives of two eccentric metal detectorists seeking a lifetime fortune.
- Viewers seeking fast-paced action might find the tedium of ploughed tracks and open fields unappealing.
Watch it if you enjoy British comedies about eccentric characters searching open fields for treasure.
The tone is comedic and character-driven, featuring a relaxed pacing suitable for viewers interested in everyday pursuits.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 2, 2014
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 9, 2014
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 16, 2014
- E4 Episode 4 Core Oct 23, 2014
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Oct 30, 2014
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Nov 6, 2014
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 29, 2015
- E2 Episode 2 Core Nov 5, 2015
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 12, 2015
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 19, 2015
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Nov 26, 2015
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Dec 3, 2015
Season 3 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Nov 8, 2017
- E2 Episode 2 Core Nov 15, 2017
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 22, 2017
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 29, 2017
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Dec 6, 2017
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Dec 13, 2017
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Detectorists?
The series is available on platforms including Prime Video and Acorn TV.
Is Detectorists worth watching?
Yes, it is a critically acclaimed British comedy created by and starring Mackenzie Crook alongside Toby Jones.
What is the binge duration for Detectorists?
The provided sources do not specify the exact episode count or run time required to watch the entire series.
What are the essential episodes to watch?
The provided sources do not list individual episode titles or designate essential episodes.
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