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The Californians 1957

★ 5.8/10 WesternDrama 2 seasons · 69 eps Ended
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What is The Californians?

The Californians is a television series first released in 1957. Catalogued under Western, Drama.

Type
TV series
Year
1957
Status
Ended
Episodes
69
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Sep 24, 1957
Networks
NBC
Genres
Western, Drama
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79 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.3/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.5/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Western #Drama
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Overview

The Californians is a television series first released in 1957. Catalogued under Western, Drama. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 69 tracked episodes.

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“San Franciscans during the 1850s gold rush attempt to maintain law and order.”

Reasons to watch
  • explores 1850s San Francisco
  • features law enforcement and vigilante themes
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  • limited plot details available in the provided text

Watch it if you enjoy historical western dramas set during the California gold rush.

The tone is dramatic and centers on historical law and order themes.

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When was The Californians broadcast?

The series was broadcast by NBC from September 24, 1957 to May 26, 1959.

What is the setting of the series?

It is set in San Francisco during the gold rush of the 1850s.

Who is Matthew Wayne?

Matthew Wayne is a newly arrived resident who becomes sheriff, then marshal, and organizes the city police force.

Who appears as Dion Patrick?

Adam Kennedy appears as Dion Patrick, an Irish newspaperman who helps the local vigilante committee.

What genres does the series belong to?

The series belongs to the western and drama genres.

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