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The Hitchhiker

1983 – 1986 · 45m per ep · 16 · English · France

A young hitchhiker introduces characters who are about to experience a frightening and sometimes supernatural incident of some kind in this moody anthology series.

6.3(221 reviews)

14.7336% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Nov 23, 1983
Last air date: Feb 22, 1991
Status: Ended
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 85
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: France
Network / platform: HBO
Creator / showrunner: Lewis Chesler, Richard Rothstein, Riff Markowitz
Certification: 16
Production companies: —

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Keywords

anthology

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

1983 · 26 episodes

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Cast

Page Fletcher

The Hitchhiker

Nicholas Campbell

The Hitchhiker

Media

Reviews & ratings

6.3

221 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.3/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim6.3/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel7.300000000000001/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
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Morgan Lee5.3/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong6.3/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful