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Blackadder

1983·Show
24Episodes in4Seasons·TV-PG
IMDb8.0
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Very funny, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence3
  • Tension2

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Catharsis6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and satire

  • Wit & Wordplay10
  • Satire & Parody10
  • Situational Comedy9

World

History, class and money, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Rewatchability10
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting10
  • Dialogue Quality10
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

The most gripping sitcom since 1380.

Blackadder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history, from the muck of the Middle Ages to the frontline of The Great War.
Sharp Historical SatireWitty Dialogue-Driven ComedyCynical Class CommentaryIconic Ensemble PerformancesDark British HumorEpisodic Time Travel NarrativeAbsurd BureaucracyMelancholic War Critique

Crew

Directed by:
Mandie Fletcher, Martin Shardlow, Richard Boden
Written by:
Richard Curtis, Ben Elton, Rowan Atkinson
Produced by:
John Lloyd
Composed by:
Howard Goodall

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Blackadder

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Where can I stream Blackadder legally?

PrimePeacockBritboxThe RokuBritBoxPeacock Premium+

Blackadder is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, BritBox, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Blackadder worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blackadder rated?

TV-PGStrong languageViolence

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and violence.

How many seasons does Blackadder have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 24 episodes of about 32 minutes each.

When did Blackadder air?

It ran from 1983 to 1989 and has ended.

What language is Blackadder in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Blackadder?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blackadder in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Blackadder use?

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TV Tropes lists 674 storytelling tropes for Blackadder, including Been There, Shaped History, Regency, Buffy Speak.