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Banished

2015·Show
7Episodes in1Season
76
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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance7
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, class and money, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

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. It received mixed reviews, with most of the criticism for its perceived inaccuracies to the depicted events. Though set in the stark historical reality of the founding of the penal colony in Australia in 1788 after the arrival of the First Fleet, it is not the story of Australia and how it came to be. Rather, it is a tale of love, faith, justice and morality played out on an epic scale in a confined community where the stakes are literally life and death.
Gritty Historical DramaPenal Colony LifeSocial Inequality ExplorationMorality & Justice ThemesSurvival NarrativeIntense Character ConflictsColonial Era StoryHarsh RealitiesLove Amidst Hardship

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Where can I stream Banished legally?

Banished is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Banished worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Banished rated?

ViolenceSexual content

Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How many seasons does Banished have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 7 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Banished air?

It ran from 2015 to 2015 and has ended.

What language is Banished in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Banished?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Banished in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Banished, including Never Learned to Read, Sentenced to Down Under, Reasonable Authority Figure.