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The Hollow Crown

2012 – 2016Show2 seasons7 episodes

DramaHistory
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic896.6Rotten Tomatoes98%83%

A tense, intriguing drama series about history and politics, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 7 episodes · best: S2E5 "Richard III, Part 1" 8.5

Episodes

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Story

A series of British television films featuring William Shakespeare's History Plays.

Feels like

  • Shakespearean History Cycle
  • High-Stakes Political Intrigue
  • Stellar Ensemble Cast
  • Epic Medieval Warfare
  • Poetic Dialogue Mastery
  • Tragic Character Arcs
  • Cinematic Historical Drama
  • BBC Prestige Television

Cast

24 of 148 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Dominic Cooke, Richard Eyre, Rupert Goold
Written by
Ben Power, Dominic Cooke, Richard Eyre
Produced by
Rupert Ryle-Hodges
Music by
Dan Jones

Everyone

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Facts

June 30, 2012 · May 21, 2016 · Ended

First aired
June 30, 2012
Last aired
May 21, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 7 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Available in
38 countries

Tropes

Gold and White Are Divine, Protagonist Journey to Villain, Villainous Friendship +9

  • Gold and White Are Divine
  • Protagonist Journey to Villain
  • Villainous Friendship
  • Hyper-Competent Sidekick
  • Colour Blind Casting
  • Plot-Triggering Death
  • Parent-Child Team
  • Continuity Nod
  • Adaptational Badass
  • Karma Houdini
  • Planet of Steves
  • Historical Hero Upgrade

12 of 135 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Hollow Crown?"

Questions about The Hollow Crown

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Hollow Crown?

The Roku

In the United States, The Hollow Crown is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Hollow Crown worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 89). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is The Hollow Crown plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Hollow Crown use?

Gold and White Are DivineProtagonist Journey to VillainVillainous FriendshipHyper-Competent SidekickColour Blind CastingPlot-Triggering DeathParent-Child TeamContinuity NodAdaptational BadassKarma HoudiniPlanet of StevesHistorical Hero Upgradeand 123 more

TV Tropes lists 135 tropes for it, including Gold and White Are Divine, Protagonist Journey to Villain, and Villainous Friendship.