The New Avengers (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Series · ★ 7.1

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Released in 1976, The New Avengers is a drama and action & adventure series.

What it’s about. The New Avengers is a British secret agent fantasy adventure television series broadcast during 1976 and 1977. It is a sequel to the 1960s series The Avengers and was developed by Albert Fennell and Brian Clemens. A joint United Kingdom-France-Canada production, the show picks up the adventures of John Steed and his team of Avengers fighting evil plots and world domination. Whereas in the original series Steed had almost always been partnered with a woman, in the new series he had two partners: Mike Gambit, a top agent, crack marksman and trained martial artist, and Purdey, a former trainee with The Royal Ballet who was an amalgam of many of the best talents from Steed's previous female partners.

Who’s in it. The New Avengers stars Patrick Macnee as John Steed, Gareth Hunt as Mike Gambit, Joanna Lumley as Purdey and Sacha Pitoëff as Kerov, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The New Avengers has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The New Avengers page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The New Avengers (1976)?
In GB, The New Avengers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The New Avengers worth watching?
The New Avengers holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The New Avengers?
The New Avengers stars Patrick Macnee, Gareth Hunt, Joanna Lumley, Sacha Pitoëff and Edward Petherbridge.
When was The New Avengers released?
The New Avengers was released in 1976.