Series synopsis
Crusoe is an American drama action & adventure television series that premiered on NBC on October 17, 2008. It ended on January 31, 2009. It was created by Stephen Gallagher, Daniel Defoe. It stars Sam Neill, Philip Winchester, Tongayi Chirisa and Joaquim de Almeida.
Crusoe is a television adventure drama based loosely on the novel Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. The series' 13 episodes aired on NBC during the first half of the 2008–2009 television season. It follows the adventures of Robinson Crusoe: a man who has been shipwrecked on an island for six years and is desperate to return home to his wife and children. His lone companion is Friday, a native whom Crusoe rescued and taught English.
Premise
Crusoe is a television adventure drama based loosely on the novel Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. The series' 13 episodes aired on NBC during the first half of the 2008–2009 television season. It follows the adventures of Robinson Crusoe: a man who has been shipwrecked on an island for six years and is desperate to return home to his wife and children. His lone companion is Friday, a native whom Crusoe rescued and taught English.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sam Neill as Jeremiah Blackthorn
- Philip Winchester as Robinson Crusoe
- Tongayi Chirisa as Friday
- Joaquim de Almeida as Santos Santana
- Sean Bean as James Crusoe
- Anna Walton as Susannah Crusoe
- Mía Maestro as Olivia
Guest cast
- Emma Barnett as Mary Crusoe
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | October 17, 2008 | January 31, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rum Stranded on his island, hoping for rescue to civilization, Robinson Crusoe starts recalling how it all started. But he has to concentrate all his attention on an arriving ship, which alas proves not help but captain Lynch's pirates. The traps he set for savages probe useful, but he still ends up captured, unlike trusty native companion Friday. He's expected to help them find a golden canon, using a map tattooed on an old prate's back. |
October 17, 2008 |
| 2 |
Gunpowder Crusoe leaves his family to head out to the new world in hopes of finding new riches and getting out of debt. However, when an assassin gets aboard the ship, Crusoe wakes up to find himself stranded on a deserted island. There saves a native man from a band of cannibals and makes a friend for life. Together they must struggle to survive the harsh terrain. |
October 17, 2008 |
| 3 |
Sacrifice After attempting to fix the water source to the tree house, Crusoe loses his wedding ring. Meanwhile, Friday has an unusual dream about a young woman who is lost and yearning for the sea. Crusoe and Friday attempt to discover the truth and set her spirit free. |
October 24, 2008 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 17, 2008 |
| Last aired | January 31, 2009 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:00:00 |