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Hornblower
DramaWar & PoliticsAction & Adventure
Set during the 18th century Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower, a young and shy midshipman, rises through the ranks to become an admiral.
Oct 7, 19983 seasons8 episodesEndedEN
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Seasons
Episodes
1–4 of 4
Ep 1The Even Chance
Oct 7, 1998
120m
In 1793, 17-year-old Horatio Hornblower begins his career in His Majesty's Navy, and must prove himself in battle when war is declared.
Ep 2The Examination for Lieutenant
Nov 18, 1998
120m
Promoted to Acting Lieutenant, Hornblower is forced to question his readiness for command.
Ep 3The Duchess and the Devil
Feb 24, 1999
120m
Hornblower leads a daring raid on a French sloop, and is rewarded by being allowed to set sail for England.
Ep 4The Frogs and the Lobsters
Apr 2, 1999
120m
The Admiralty endorses a daring plan to overthrow the French government.
Networks
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