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By the Sword Divided

1983 – 1985Show2 seasons20 episodes

Drama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

Summary

This classic period drama series follows the fortunes of the aristocratic Lacey family, living peacefully in Arnescote Castle until the onset of the English Civil War in 1640.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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By the Sword Divided episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Gather ye Rosebuds, 7.8
  2. S1 E2 This War Without an Enemy, 8.0
  3. S1 E3 The Sound of Drums, 7.6
  4. S1 E4 A Silver Moon, 7.8
  5. S1 E5 The Edge of the Sword, 7.2
  6. S1 E6 Outrageous Fortune, 7.3
  7. S1 E7 A Sea of Dangers, 7.4
  8. S1 E8 Ring of Fire, 7.7
  9. S1 E9 Ashes to Ashes, 7.3
  10. S1 E10 Not Peace, But a Sword, 6.9
  1. S2 E1 Conflicts, 6.3
  2. S2 E2 Cruel Necessity, 7.6
  3. S2 E3 Cromwell at Arnescote, 8.0
  4. S2 E4 Witch Hunt, 8.5
  5. S2 E5 Escape, 7.5
  6. S2 E8 The Mailed Fist, 7.2
  7. S2 E10 Restoration, 8.6

Cast

21 of 21 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Brian Farnham, Henry Herbert, Michael Custance
Written by
Alexander Baron, Jeremy Paul, John Hawkesworth
Music by
Ken Howard, Alan Blaikley

Everyone

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Facts

October 16, 1983 · March 10, 1985 · Ended

First aired
October 16, 1983
Last aired
March 10, 1985
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Tropes

Great Offscreen War, War Is Hell, Don't Make Me Take My Belt Off! +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is By the Sword Divided worth watching?"

Questions about By the Sword Divided

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is By the Sword Divided worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 8).

How long does it take to watch By the Sword Divided?

17 h

About 17 hours: 20 episodes in 2 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1983 to 1985.

Is By the Sword Divided plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is By the Sword Divided good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does By the Sword Divided use?

Great Offscreen WarWar Is HellDon't Make Me Take My Belt Off!Deadpan SnarkerSwashbucklerCavalry OfficerGrey-and-Gray MoralityWorld of HamBadass BookwormStorming the CastleFour-Star BadassPimped-Out Dressand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including Great Offscreen War, War Is Hell, and Don't Make Me Take My Belt Off!.