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Banished

2015Show1 season7 episodes

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–82%
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–82%

Summary

Banished is a British period drama television serial created by Jimmy McGovern. The seven-part serial first aired on BBC Two from 5 March to 16 April 2015.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

Shows with

Banished episodes

1 season · 7 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.7
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.9
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 8.1
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 8.3
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 8.2
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 8.1
  7. S1 E7 Episode #1.7, 8.1

Cast

20 of 20 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jeffrey Walker, Daniel Percival
Written by
Jimmy McGovern, Shaun Duggan
Produced by
Sita Williams
Music by
David Hirschfelder

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 5, 2015 · April 16, 2015 · Ended

First aired
March 5, 2015
Last aired
April 16, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 7 episodes
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Never Learned to Read, Sentenced to Down Under, Reasonable Authority Figure +9

Q&A

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

Questions about Banished

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Banished?

PrimeHuluBritboxThe RokuHoopla

In the United States, Banished streams on Prime, Hulu, and Britbox, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Hoopla. 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 Banished worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.4).

How long does it take to watch Banished?

7 h

About 7 hours: 7 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2015 to 2015.

Is Banished good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeens

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Banished 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.

What tropes does Banished use?

Never Learned to ReadSentenced to Down UnderReasonable Authority FigureDowner EndingDriven to SuicideDramatic IronyManipulative BastardBerserk ButtonCruel MercySay My NameThe BullyCement Shoesand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Never Learned to Read, Sentenced to Down Under, and Reasonable Authority Figure.