Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 1974, Kolchak: The Night Stalker is a drama, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Kolchak: The Night Stalker is an American television series that aired on ABC during the 1974–1975 season. It featured a fictional Chicago newspaper reporter who investigated mysterious crimes with unlikely causes, particularly those that law enforcement authorities would not follow up. These often involved the supernatural or even science fiction, including fantastic creatures.
Who’s in it. Kolchak: The Night Stalker stars Darren McGavin as Carl Kolchak, Simon Oakland as Tony Vincenzo, Jack Grinnage as Ron Updyke and Ruth McDevitt as Emily Cowles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Kolchak: The Night Stalker has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kolchak: The Night Stalker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kolchak: The Night Stalker tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974)?
- In US, Kolchak: The Night Stalker is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kolchak: The Night Stalker worth watching?
- Kolchak: The Night Stalker holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kolchak: The Night Stalker?
- Kolchak: The Night Stalker stars Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Jack Grinnage, Ruth McDevitt and Robert Easton.
- When was Kolchak: The Night Stalker released?
- Kolchak: The Night Stalker was released in 1974.