Strange Paradise 1969
What is Strange Paradise?
Strange Paradise is a television series first released in 1969. Catalogued under Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1969
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 195
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 20, 1969
- Networks
- CBC Television
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10
- Format
- 1 season · 195 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- CBC Television
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 195 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Strange Paradise is a television series first released in 1969. Catalogued under Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by CBC Television. Current status: Returning Series. Spans 1 seasons and 195 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A 195-episode Canadian soap blends occult mysteries with classic daytime drama.”
- Extensive 195‑episode run offers plenty of story
- Atmospheric occult and supernatural elements
- Historical curiosity as Canada’s answer to Dark Shadows
- Period pacing may feel slow to modern viewers
- Limited to 1960s production values
Watch it if you enjoy vintage supernatural dramas and lengthy soap‑opera storytelling.
The series features occult and supernatural themes presented in a daytime‑soap format, suitable for mature teens and adults.
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How many episodes does Strange Paradise have?
It consists of 195 episodes.
When did the series first air?
It premiered in U.S. syndication on September 8, 1969, and began CBC broadcast on October 20, 1969.
Who were the primary creators?
Producer Steve Krantz conceived the series and credited actor‑writer Ian Martin and producer Jerry Layton as its creators.
What genre does the show belong to?
It is an occult and supernatural soap opera blending drama with fantasy elements.
Why was the series produced?
It was developed to capitalize on the success of ABC’s daytime serial Dark Shadows.
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