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The Troubleshooters
1965·7 Seasons·136 Episodes·★ 7.3
The Troubleshooters is a British television series made by the BBC between 1965 and 1972, created by John Elliot. During its run, the series made the transition from black and white to colour transmissions. The series was based around an international oil company – the "Mogul" of the title. The first series was mostly concerned with the internal politics within the Mogul organisation, with episodes revolving around industrial espionage, internal fraud and negligence almost leading to an accident on a North Sea oil rig.
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A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
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Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
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Long-form commitment · 7 seasons
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Seasons
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Season 1
13 episodes
1965
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Season 2
26 episodes
1966
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Season 3
13 episodes
1967
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Season 4
26 episodes
1967
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Season 5
26 episodes
1969
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Season 6
17 episodes
1970
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Season 7
15 episodes
1971
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