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Daktari
1966·4 Seasons·89 Episodes·★ 7.3
Daktari is an American children's drama series that aired on CBS between 1966 and 1969. The series, an Ivan Tors Films Production in association with MGM Television, stars Marshall Thompson as Dr. Marsh Tracy, a veterinarian at the fictional Wameru Study Centre for Animal Behaviour in East Africa.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your time and taste?
A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 4 seasons
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Read the synopsis.
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The series
Seasons
Season 1
18 episodes
1966
Season 2
29 episodes
1966
Season 3
27 episodes
1967
Season 4
15 episodes
1968
Cast
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