Cliffhangers (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Series · ★ 5
Released in 1979, Cliffhangers is a drama series.
What it’s about. Cliffhangers is an American drama series that debuted on February 27, 1979 on NBC. Each hour-long episode was divided into three 20-minute segments : Stop Susan Williams, The Secret Empire and The Curse of Dracula. The show aimed to revive the classic movie serial format but was canceled after just ten episodes due to low ratings. To add to the "in-progress" feeling of the proceedings, all three series were started with different chapter numbers (although this was the first broadcast for all of them): "Stop Susan Williams" began at Chapter II, "The Secret Empire" started with Chapter III, and "The Curse of Dracula" with Chapter VI.
Who’s in it. Cliffhangers stars Ray Walston as Bob Richards, Susan Anton as Susan Williams, Michael Nouri as Count Dracula and Mark Lenard as Emperor Thorval, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Cliffhangers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cliffhangers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cliffhangers tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cliffhangers (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cliffhangers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cliffhangers worth watching?
- Cliffhangers holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cliffhangers?
- Cliffhangers stars Ray Walston, Susan Anton, Michael Nouri, Mark Lenard and Marj Dusay.
- When was Cliffhangers released?
- Cliffhangers was released in 1979.