The Avengers (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Series · ★ 7.8
Released in 1961, The Avengers is an action & adventure, crime and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. A quirky spy show of the adventures of eccentrically suave British Agent John Steed and his predominantly female partners. Jonathan Steed - an urbane, proper gentleman spy - teams with various assistants throughout the series' run, including Dr. David Keel, Cathy Gale, Emma Peel and Tara King, to repeatedly save the world from diabolical schemes plotted by equally diabolical evil-doers (among them robots and man-eating monsters).
Who’s in it. The Avengers stars Patrick Macnee as John Steed, Ian Hendry as Dr. David Keel, Honor Blackman as Catherine Gale and Linda Thorson as Tara King, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Avengers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Avengers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Avengers tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Avengers (1961)?
- In US, The Avengers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Avengers worth watching?
- The Avengers holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure, crime and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Avengers?
- The Avengers stars Patrick Macnee, Ian Hendry, Honor Blackman, Linda Thorson and Diana Rigg.
- When was The Avengers released?
- The Avengers was released in 1961.