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Banshee

2013 – 2016Show4 seasons38 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic668.2Rotten Tomatoes90%92%

A brutally violent, nerve-racking crime series about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · party vibe · binge-friendly

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you're watching with family · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 38 episodes · best: S3E3 "A Fixer of Sorts" 9.5

Episodes

8.3
8.5
8.9
8.6

Story

Small town. Big secrets.

Banshee is an American drama television series set in a small town in Pennsylvania Amish country and features an enigmatic ex-con posing as a murdered sheriff who imposes his own brand of justice while also cooking up plans that serve his own interests.

Feels like

  • High-Octane Crime Thriller
  • Visceral Action Choreography
  • Sensual & Provocative
  • Small-Town Noir
  • Stylized Violence
  • Psychological Power Struggles
  • Cinematic Atmosphere
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Binge-Worthy Pacing
  • Gritty Realism with Flair

Cast

24 of 171 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ole Christian Madsen, Greg Yaitanes, Loni Peristere
Written by
Jonathan Tropper, David Schickler, Adam Targum
Produced by
Robert F. Phillips, Stephanie Laing, Chad Feehan
Music by
Methodic Doubt

Everyone

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Facts

January 11, 2013 · May 20, 2016 · Ended

First aired
January 11, 2013
Last aired
May 20, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 38 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
116 countries

Tropes

Whole-Plot Reference, Badass Native, Asshole Victim +9

  • Whole-Plot Reference
  • Badass Native
  • Asshole Victim
  • The Cavalry
  • Bling-Bling-BANG!
  • Knife Fight
  • Police Brutality
  • Injured Limb Episode
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • Break the Haughty
  • Eunuchs Are Evil
  • Stupid Evil

12 of 175 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Banshee?"

Questions about Banshee

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Banshee?

Spectrum On DemandHBO Max

In the United States, Banshee streams on Spectrum On Demand and HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 115 other countries.

Is Banshee worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 66).

Does Banshee get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 8.3, and season 3 peaks at 8.9. The highest-rated episode is A Fixer of Sorts (season 3, episode 3) at 9.5, and the lowest is The Rave (season 1, episode 2) at 7.7.

How long does it take to watch Banshee?

32 h

About 32 hours: 38 episodes in 4 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2016.

Is Banshee good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Banshee use?

Whole-Plot ReferenceBadass NativeAsshole VictimThe CavalryBling-Bling-BANG!Knife FightPolice BrutalityInjured Limb EpisodeMs. FanserviceBreak the HaughtyEunuchs Are EvilStupid Eviland 163 more

TV Tropes lists 175 tropes for it, including Whole-Plot Reference, Badass Native, and Asshole Victim.