Frankenstein 1973
What is Frankenstein?
Topic: Television series "Frankenstein" (1973). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1973
- First aired
- Jan 16, 1973
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.3/10
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Topic: Television series "Frankenstein" (1973).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Word count 150-190 words.
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[1] TMDB: Frankenstein (1973). TV-14. Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Drama. Synopsis: Brilliant but egotistical Dr. Victor Frankenstein brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation. Originally broadcast in two installments part of the Wide World of Entertainment series on ABC, it was reissued as a single feature on video.
[2] Wikipedia: General info about Mary Shelley's novel (not specific to the 1973 TV series).
[3] IMDb: Info about a 2025 Frankenstein movie directed by Guillermo del Toro (irrelevant to the 1973 series except for character name).
[4] Simple Wikipedia: General info about the novel.
[5] Britannica: General info about the novel and its adaptations.
[6] Bloody Disgusting: Info about Ralph Ineson in the 2024/202
Should you watch it?
“Dr. Victor Frankenstein's monstrous experiment leads to the undoing of both creator and creation.”
- Explores the tragic undoing of a creator and his creation
- Features a brilliant but egotistical protagonist
- Part of the Wide World of Entertainment series on ABC
- Originally broadcast in two installments
Watch it if you are interested in science fiction and fantasy dramas involving monstrous experiments.
The series is rated TV-14 and follows the tragic consequences of a scientific experiment.
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Where can I watch Frankenstein (1973)?
The production was originally broadcast on ABC and has been reissued as a single feature on video.
Is Frankenstein (1973) worth watching?
The series is a sci-fi and fantasy drama that explores the tragic undoing of Dr. Victor Frankenstein and his creation.
How long is the viewing experience?
The series was originally broadcast in two installments but has been reissued as a single feature on video.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
The story was originally presented in two installments as part of the Wide World of Entertainment series.
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