Masterpiece Mystery (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Series · ★ 6.3
Released in 1980, Masterpiece Mystery is a crime, drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. Mystery! is an episodic television series that debuted in 1980 in the USA. It airs on PBS and is produced by WGBH. The show has brought a large number of detective series and television movies—most of them British productions from the BBC or the ITV companies and usually adapted from mystery fiction literary sources—to air on American television. In 2002, they added an American-produced series based on the novels of Tony Hillerman to their roster.
Who’s in it. Masterpiece Mystery stars Gene Shalit as Self, Vincent Price as Self, Diana Rigg as Self - Host and Alan Cumming as Self - Host.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Masterpiece Mystery has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Masterpiece Mystery page.
If you liked it. Fans of Masterpiece Mystery tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Masterpiece Mystery (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Masterpiece Mystery change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Masterpiece Mystery worth watching?
- Masterpiece Mystery holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Masterpiece Mystery?
- Masterpiece Mystery stars Gene Shalit, Vincent Price, Diana Rigg and Alan Cumming.
- When was Masterpiece Mystery released?
- Masterpiece Mystery was released in 1980.