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The Thorn Birds

Drama
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1983
1 Season
4 Episodes
EN
Ended
TV-PG

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Follows the Cleary family over several decades, focusing on the central, tragic romance between Meggie and Father Ralph, who is torn between his vows and his love for her.

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Part 1
E1

Part 1

Mar 27, 19832h 24m9.0

When the wealthy but now elderly owner of a large sheep farm in the outback of Australia realizes that her affections towards a banished but ambitious young priest will never be returned, she sets out to manipulate his life and career from the grave once she discovers him giving his attention to her young niece instead.

Part 2
E2

Part 2

Mar 28, 19831h 37m8.8

Having left Australia with a significant sum of holdings in hand willed to the Catholic Church by the wealthy socialite and sheep farmer Mary Carson, Father Ralph de Bricassart finds himself courted by power brokers within the Vatican. Meanwhile, the Drogheda Ranch suffers a devastating brush fire that spawns more tragedy in the Cleary family, and eventually leads to an uneasy reunion between Meggie and Father de Bricassart. However Meggie soon meets a young suitor who captures her heart.

Part 3
E3

Part 3

Mar 29, 19831h 37m8.8

Now married, living on a sugar cane plantation, and working as a maid in Queensland, Meggie finds her new husband is more interested in his own work and dalliances than in her. She bears him a child but is still unable to change his ways. Meanwhile, Father de Bricassart has moved up in the Church hierarchy and eventually returns to Australia as a Cardinal. And in yet another uneasy reunion between himself and Meggie, he finally succumbs to temptation by consummating forbidden love and breaking his vow of chastity.

Part 4
E4

Part 4

Mar 30, 19832h 24m8.8

Meggie has repeated the mistakes of her past by favoring her son over her daughter. She finally admits the truth about Dane's paternity to Ralph and reconciles with both her mother Fee and her daughter Justine.

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About The Thorn Birds

Follows the Cleary family over several decades, focusing on the central, tragic romance between Meggie and Father Ralph, who is torn between his vows and his love for her. Across 1 season and 4 episodes, originally airing on ABC.

The Thorn Birds Cast and Characters

The cast features Richard Chamberlain (as Ralph de Bricassart), Rachel Ward (as Meggie Cleary), Christopher Plummer (as Archbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese), Bryan Brown (as Luke O'Neill), and Brett Cullen (as Bob Cleary). Their performances are a major reason The Thorn Birds has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Thorn Birds

The Thorn Birds flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Inglés storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

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The Thorn Birds has 4 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on CineFlixo.

Is The Thorn Birds good? What's the rating?

The Thorn Birds holds a 7.2/10 rating based on 132 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of The Thorn Birds?

The main cast includes Richard Chamberlain, Rachel Ward, Christopher Plummer, and Bryan Brown, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Thorn Birds available in Inglés?

Yes — The Thorn Birds was originally produced in Inglés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was The Thorn Birds released?

The Thorn Birds first aired in 1983.

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Where can I watch The Thorn Birds for free?

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How many seasons and episodes does The Thorn Birds have?

The Thorn Birds currently has 1 season and a total of 4 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.

What is The Thorn Birds about?

Follows the Cleary family over several decades, focusing on the central, tragic romance between Meggie and Father Ralph, who is torn between his vows and his love for her. It belongs to the Drama genre.

In which language is The Thorn Birds originally available?

The Thorn Birds was originally produced in English. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was The Thorn Birds first released?

The Thorn Birds first premiered on March 27, 1983 (1983). The series has since concluded its run.

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