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An Age of Kings

1960Show1 season15 episodes

DramaWar & Politics
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

A deeply moving, intricate drama series about history and politics, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Episodes

1 season · 15 episodes · best: S1E3 "Part Three: Rebellion from the North" 9.0

Episodes

8.3

Story

A linking together of Shakespeare's history plays — Richard II, 1 Henry IV, 2 Henry IV, Henry V, 1 Henry VI, 2 Henry VI, 3 Henry VI, and Richard III — chronicling the rise and fall of monarchs over the 86 years between Richard II and Richard III.

Feels like

  • Shakespearean Adaptation
  • Historical Chronicle
  • Political Intrigue
  • Royal Drama
  • Tragedy & Pathos
  • Literary Masterpiece
  • Classical Acting
  • Warfare & Treason
  • Epic Narrative

Cast

24 of 38 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Hayes
Produced by
Peter Dews
Music by
Christopher Whelen

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Facts

April 28, 1960 · November 17, 1960 · Ended

First aired
April 28, 1960
Last aired
November 17, 1960
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 15 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, War & Politics
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is An Age of Kings worth watching?"

Questions about An Age of Kings

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is An Age of Kings worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 8.2).

How long does it take to watch An Age of Kings?

15 h

About 15 hours: 15 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1960 to 1960.

Can I half-watch An Age of Kings?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is An Age of Kings plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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