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Secrets of the Castle

2014Show1 season5 episodes

Documentary
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6

A wholesome, wondrous documentary series about history, with standout world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

Shows with

Episodes

1 season · 5 episodes · best: S1E4 "The Castle's Community of Skills" 8.6

Episodes

8.4

Story

How do you build a medieval castle from scratch? Domestic historian Ruth Goodman and archeologists Peter Ginn and Tom Pinfold make perhaps their most ambitious foray into the past as they head to France to take part in a build that has been underway since 1997. Our intrepid history adventurers join this magnificent construction at Guédelon Castle to recreate authentic medieval castle living from within its rising walls.

Feels like

  • Historical Reconstruction
  • Educational Documentary
  • Medieval Life
  • Castle Building
  • Practical History
  • Hands-On Learning
  • Immersive Experience
  • Traditional Crafts
  • Archaeological Insights
  • Family-Friendly Viewing

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Blythe Tinker, Giulia Clark, Stuart Elliott

Everyone

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Facts

November 18, 2014 · December 17, 2014 · Ended

First aired
November 18, 2014
Last aired
December 17, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Secrets of the Castle?"

Questions about Secrets of the Castle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Secrets of the Castle?

PrimeThe RokuMagellan TVXive TV Documentaries

In the United States, Secrets of the Castle streams on Prime, Magellan TV, and Xive TV Documentaries, and it is free with ads on The Roku. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Secrets of the Castle worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 8.6).

Is Secrets of the Castle okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Secrets of the Castle?

5 h

About 5 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2014.

Can I half-watch Secrets of the Castle?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Secrets of the Castle?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 7 for hopefulness.