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El fugitivo
Drifter returns to his home town for revenge, but he get caught up in the town's interpersonal dramas.
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Plot Summary
Dr. Richard Kimble, a respected physician, is wrongly convicted of murdering his wife. After escaping a train crash en route to death row, Kimble embarks on a relentless, solitary quest across America to find the real killer, a mysterious one-armed man. All the while, he must evade relentless U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard and his team, who are determined to bring him to justice for the murder.
Critical Reception
The Fugitive was a critically acclaimed television series during its run, lauded for its compelling serialized narrative, strong performances, and suspenseful storylines. It was a ratings phenomenon and is widely regarded as one of the greatest television dramas of all time.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful plots and David Janssen's portrayal of a man on the run.
The 'whodunit' aspect kept audiences engaged for years.
Considered a landmark in television drama for its mature themes and character development.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the show's gripping storylines and the emotional toll of Kimble's search for justice and freedom. Many remember it fondly as a classic that defined a generation of television.
Awards & Accolades
Won 2 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Dramatic Series, and received numerous other nominations.
Fun Fact
The series finale, 'The Judgment: Part 2', was watched by an estimated 78 million viewers, making it the most-watched episode of any single television series in U.S. history at the time.
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