Set during the 18th century Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower, a young and shy midshipman, rises through the ranks to become an admiral.
The best episode of "Hornblower" season 1 is "The Even Chance", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was directed by Andrew Grieve and written by N/A. "The Even Chance" aired on 10/7/1998 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Examination for Lieutenant".
In 1793, 17-year-old Horatio Hornblower begins his career in His Majesty's Navy, and must prove himself in battle when war is declared.
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Promoted to Acting Lieutenant, Hornblower is forced to question his readiness for command.
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Hornblower leads a daring raid on a French sloop, and is rewarded by being allowed to set sail for England.
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The Admiralty endorses a daring plan to overthrow the French government.
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