Set during the 18th century Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower, a young and shy midshipman, rises through the ranks to become an admiral.
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The peak run. Top 40% of seasons by average rating — consecutive, with an average of 9.65.
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Ioan Gruffudd
Horatio Hornblower
Paul McGann
William Bush
Robert Lindsay
Sir Edward Pellew
Paul Copley
Matthews
Sean Gilder
Styles
Julia Sawalha
Maria Mason
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4 episodes • 1998Avg: 9.4
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Even Chance | Oct 7, 1998 | 9.5 |
| 2 | The Examination for Lieutenant | Nov 18, 1998 | 9.3 |
| 3 | The Duchess and the Devil | Feb 24, 1999 | 9.6 |
| 4 | The Frogs and the Lobsters | Apr 2, 1999 | 9.3 |
2 episodes • 2002Avg: 9.7Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mutiny | Mar 24, 2002 | 9.5 |
| 2 | Retribution | Mar 25, 2002 | 9.8 |
2 episodes • 2003Avg: 9.5
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loyalty | Jan 5, 2003 | 10.0 |
| 2 | Duty | Jan 6, 2003 | 9.0 |
