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Jonathan Creek

1997 – 2001 · 45m per ep · 15 · English · United Kingdom

Working from his home in a converted windmill, Jonathan Creek is a magician with a natural ability for solving puzzles. He soon puts this ability to the use of solving impossible crimes and mysterious murders.

7.6(194 reviews)

12.924% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: May 9, 1997
Last air date: Mar 14, 2014
Status: Ended
Seasons: 5
Episodes: 26
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC One
Creator / showrunner: David Renwick
Certification: 15
Production companies: BBC Studios

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Keywords

detectivejournalistinvestigative journalistmagiciancosy crime

Seasons & episodes

Series 1

1997 · 5 episodes

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Cast

Alan Davies

Jonathan Creek

Sarah Alexander

Polly Creek

Media

Reviews & ratings

7.6

194 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.6/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim7.6/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.6/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.6/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.6/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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