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The epic saga of legendary seafaring hero Horatio Hornblower comes to swashbuckling life in these epic films based on C.S. Forester's classic novels. As the Napoleonic wars rage, Hornblower survives battle after battle, evades capture, and works his way up the ranks in the king's royal navy. With danger at every turn and unending adventures, Hornblower must use every ounce of his wit and courage to prevail.
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Hornblower: The Examination for LieutenantThe Hornblower series is based on C.S. Forester's classic maritime adventures - the story of one young man's struggle to become a leader of men. Set against the back drop of the 18th century Anglo-French wars, the bloodiest time in British naval history.Pellew, Captain of the Indefatigable, decides to put forward his protege Horatio Hornblower for the examination for lieutenant. Leading up to the exam Hornblower comes up against many challenges to prepare him for the difficult life as a lieutenant. - 02
Hornblower: The Duchess and the DevilHoratio Homblower, now promoted to Acting Lieutenant, captures the French ship Le Reve off the Spanish coast. The Captain of the French ship is furious that such a youngster has pulled off such a coup. But far more daunting is Hornblower's first taste of the high life, when he is invited to dine with the Governor of Gibraltar and his wife. The prospect of this is frightening enough, but an unexpected guest, the glamorous Duchess of Wharfedale, adds another spin to his evening. - 03
Hornblower: RetributionAfter declaring their Captain unfit for command, the officers of the HMS Renown struggle to complete their mission against the Spanish only to find themselves under a court martial when returning to a British port.
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Episodes by season
Season1998
- S1998E01
Hornblower: The Even ChanceOctober 7, 1998The Hornblower series is based on C.S. Forester's classic maritime adventures - the story of one young man's struggle to become a leader of - S1998E02Season's bestHornblower: The Examination for LieutenantOctober 18, 1998The Hornblower series is based on C.S. Forester's classic maritime adventures - the story of one young man's struggle to become a leader of
- S1998E03Hornblower: The Duchess and the DevilOctober 24, 1998Horatio Homblower, now promoted to Acting Lieutenant, captures the French ship Le Reve off the Spanish coast. The Captain of the French ship
Season1999
- S1999E04
Hornblower: The Frogs and the LobstersApril 2, 1999Hornblower is assigned to escort a company of British redcoats (the lobsters) and a group of French royalists (the frogs) to France in an at
Season2001
- S2001E01
Hornblower: MutinyMarch 24, 2001Hornblower comes to realize that his new captain, though quite respected, is quite mad, and that the only option he and his fellows have is - S2001E02Hornblower: RetributionMarch 25, 2001After declaring their Captain unfit for command, the officers of the HMS Renown struggle to complete their mission against the Spanish only
Season2003
- S2003E01
Hornblower: LoyaltyJanuary 5, 2003Finally promoted to Captain and given command of HMS Hotspur, Hornblower is sent to France to determine the status of Napoleon's pledge of p - S2003E02
Hornblower: DutyJanuary 6, 2003Soon after getting married, Hornblower is sent on a search and rescue mission for a British ship (under the command of an old friend) last r
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