The Optimist (1983) is a comedy web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Optimist online in HD.
The Optimist — Storyline
Meet The Optimist. A guy who has big dreams in life yet creates problems and confusion wherever he goes. He means well, but in this dialogue-free comedy series he manages to leave a trail of chaos across Hollywood and London.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Enn Reitel
The Optimist — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1983-09-13 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 13 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 8/10 (2 votes) |
The Optimist — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Sea Dreams (1983-09-13) — Suffering from the effects of a hangover, the Optimist (Enn Reitel) watches a windsurfing documentary on television and starts to dream that he is part of the exotic scene.
- E2: The Good The Bad And The Nasty (1983-09-20) — Dressed up for a weekend break, the Optimist (Enn Reitel) arrives at a dude ranch. He meets the beautiful Girl (Carinthia West), a riding instructress, and squares off with a hands
- E3: Mans Worst Friend (1983-09-27) — As an odd-job man, the Optimist (Enn Reitel) is a tennis pro, a waiter, golfing coach and dog minder – all in one day. Out walking a St Bernard and a Toy Poodle in Beverly Hills, h
- E4: Healthy Body Unhealthy Mind (1983-10-04) — Out jogging, the Optimist (Enn Reitel) realizes he's unfit, but when a doctor enrols him at a health farm, he soon discovers the place is more like a prison run by the scary Matron
- E5: Kids Stuff (1983-10-11) — Employed by a Mother (Patrika Darbo) to babysit her 'perfect' son, the Kid (Mathew J Connors), the Optimist (Enn Reitel) finds the spoiled 10-year old is a real problem.
- E6: Burning Rubber (1983-10-18) — Roller-skating through Venice Beach, the Optimist (Enn Reitel) runs into a racing driver, the Girl (Dinah May). After helping her fix a bust tire, he follows the Girl to the racing
- E7: A Challenge (1983-10-25) — After meeting a beautiful Girl (Jadie Rivas) in Marina del Ray, the Optimist finds himself in competition with a Rival (Richard Booker) for her affections.
Season 2
- E1: Any Messages — As chief greenfly sprayer to both the Chinese and Indian Embassies, the Optimist (Enn Reitel) is 'persuaded' to smuggle messages into the Russian and American Embassies via roller
- E2: Turf Luck — After losing money at the racecourse, the Optimist (Enn Reitel) meets Sal (Julia Chambers) the owner of the stables, and manages to get work as a stable boy, where he saves the apt
- E3: The Light Fantastic — Working as a humble cobbler, the Optimist (Enn Reitel) is thrown into an international world of crime and classical ballet when a diamond is stolen – the famous Light Fantastic.
- E4: The Double — On his arrival at a plush London casino, the Optimist (Enn Reitel) discovers that he has become an instant celebrity. What he doesn't know is that he is actually the identical doub
- E5: The Brush Off — Whitewashing the walls and unintentionally the entire garden of a suburban home, mistaken identity causes the Optimist (Enn Reitel) to be hailed a new impressionist painter.
- E6: The Fool Of The House Of Esher — An unexpected inheritance leaves the Optimist with a crumbling and sinister country estate, which includes an equally crumbling and sinister butler named Old Norman (Eric Francis).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Optimist have? 2 season(s) with 13 episodes.
Where can I watch The Optimist? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
