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Tales of the Unexpected
1979·9 Seasons·112 Episodes·★ 6.7
A British television anthology of stories, often with sinister and wryly comedic undertones, and a twist at the end. With early episodes written and presented by Roald Dahl, the series featured a plethora of big name guest stars.
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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.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 9 seasons
Use the season and episode count to judge how much time you want to invest.
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The series
Seasons
Series 1
9 episodes
1979
Series 2
16 episodes
1980
Series 3
9 episodes
1980
Series 4
17 episodes
1981
Series 5
18 episodes
1982
Series 6
14 episodes
1983
Series 7
15 episodes
1984
Series 8
4 episodes
1985
Series 9
10 episodes
1987