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Crossing Swords

2020·Show
20Episodes in2Seasons·TV-MA
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic475.9Rotten Tomatoes27%89%
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IMDb6.8Metacritic475.9Rotten Tomatoes27%89%
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Very funny, high energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Coming of Age5
  • Romance4
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and satire

  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Satire & Parody9
  • Dark Humor9

World

Fantasy, society, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization10
  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6

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About

Goodhearted hero wannabe Patrick lands his dream job as a squire, only to learn the royal castle is a corrupt hornet’s nest of horny monarchs, crooks and charlatans. War, murder, full frontal nudity—who knew brightly colored peg people led such exciting lives?
Raunchy Adult AnimationDark Fantasy SatireAbsurdist ComedyExplicit HumorCorrupt RoyaltyPeg People AestheticIrreverent & GoryPolitical ParodyAnti-Heroic JourneyComedic Violence

Crew

Written by:
Amy Reed

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Crossing Swords

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Crossing Swords legally?

Hulu

Crossing Swords is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Crossing Swords worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 27%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Crossing Swords rated?

TV-MANuditySexual contentStrong languageViolence

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, and violence.

How many seasons does Crossing Swords have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 20 episodes of about 23 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Crossing Swords?

Critics37
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate Crossing Swords higher (72) than critics (37). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Crossing Swords air?

It ran from 2020 to 2021 and has ended.

What language is Crossing Swords in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Crossing Swords?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Crossing Swords in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Crossing Swords use?

Groin AttackBroken PedestalShout-OutTaken for GraniteBadass FamilyBread, Eggs, Milk, SquickSpeak of the DevilI'm a HumanitarianDisappointing PromotionBait-and-Switch PerformanceRuling Family MassacreGood Adultery, Bad Adulteryand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for Crossing Swords, including Groin Attack, Broken Pedestal, Shout-Out.