Crusoe (2008–2009)

Based on the novel written in 1719, this is said to be an action-packed period drama set in the 17th century, but with a contemporary take on race relations -- and a hero who will bear a ... See full summary »

Creators:

Justin Bodle, Stephen Gallagher

Stars:

Philip Winchester, Tongayi Chirisa, Anna Walton

1 win.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Philip Winchester	...	Robinson Crusoe (13 episodes, 2008-2009)
Tongayi Chirisa	...	Friday (13 episodes, 2008-2009)
Anna Walton	...	Susannah Crusoe (12 episodes, 2008-2009)
Sam Neill	...	Jeremiah Blackthorn (12 episodes, 2008-2010)
Mark Dexter	...	Samuel Tuffley (8 episodes, 2008-2009)
Mía Maestro	...	Olivia (7 episodes, 2008-2009)
Kieran Bew	...	Nathan West (6 episodes, 2008-2009)
Elsa Bodle	...	Sophie (6 episodes, 2008-2009)

Storyline

Based on the novel written in 1719, this is said to be an action-packed period drama set in the 17th century, but with a contemporary take on race relations -- and a hero who will bear a resemblance to Angus MacGyver. NBC has committed to 13 episodes.

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Plot Keywords:

island | one word title | shipwrecked | based on novel | character name in title

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | History

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA UK Canada South Africa

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Robinson Crusoe

Filming Locations:

Fairfax House, Castlegate, York, North Yorkshire, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Power, Muse Entertainment Enterprises, Moonlighting Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in The Jay Leno Show: Episode #1.83 (2010)

User Reviews

I can understand why this was axed

I really wanted to like this show. I was hoping for a cross between "Castaway" and "Lost" but set a couple of centuries in the past. After watching the first four episodes, in hindsight I should have stopped after the pilot, I can report that it is nothing like what I had hoped.

Both lead actors are miscast and wooden but Philip Winchester is just totally annoying. His English accent is simply unbelievable and he looks like he belongs in a Vogue fashion shoot with the blow dried hair, the freshly shaved beard and perfect teeth.

It appears that both Crusoe and Friday have been on the island for a few years when the series starts as they have "built" a condo with a great view in the trees, running water, gunpowder, weapons and food aplenty. A couple of wenches would have made this the perfect holiday destination for most men. Their life is easy and the lack of any real struggle to live is difficult to comprehend. In fact his is what really irritates me about the whole concept.

Just more useless debris in the current crop of rubbish offered by the networks.