The Hamptons (1983): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1983, The Hamptons is a drama and seifenoper series.

What it’s about. The Hamptons is a limited run prime-time soap opera which aired during the summer of 1983 for 5 episodes on ABC. It was produced by Gloria Monty, the producer credited with turning General Hospital from a low-rated daytime serial to a soap phenomenon. The series is set in Manhattan and the affluent Long Island community referenced in the show's title. The cast includes actors with previous experience in daytime and prime-time serials: Leigh Taylor-Young, Michael Goodwin, John Reilly Bibi Besch, etc. The series was shot on videotape rather than film, which gave it a look consistent with most daytime soap operas. The focus of the series was on the wealthy Chadway and Duncan-Mortimer families, who co-owned the stylish Duncan-Chadway department stores. The Chadways were positioned as the noble family, while the Duncan-Mortimers were the schemers. The plots concerned power maneuvers to gain control of the retail corporation, and illicit sexual couplings.

Who’s in it. The Hamptons stars Michael Goodwin as Peter Chadway, Leigh Taylor-Young as Lee Chadway, Craig Sheffer as Brian Chadway and Martha Byrne as Miranda Chadway, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Hamptons sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hamptons page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Hamptons tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.