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Shaka Zulu

1986Show1 season10 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureDrama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

Summary

South Africa, 1823. The Zulu Empire, headed by King Shaka, a brilliant but ruthless military strategist, begin to encroach on the British colony of Cape Town. A volunteer cadre of explorers, mercenaries and professional soldiers are sent to Zululand to try to make contact with Shaka and assess the real threat of his army.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

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  • You want something to laugh at
  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Shaka Zulu episodes

1 season · 10 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Part I, 7.6
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.6
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.5
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 7.5
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 7.6
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 7.9
  7. S1 E7 Episode #1.7, 7.5
  8. S1 E8 Episode #1.8, 7.9
  9. S1 E9 Episode #1.9, 7.5
  10. S1 E10 Episode #1.10, 7.8

Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
William C. Faure
Written by
Joshua Sinclair
Produced by
Ed Harper
Music by
David Pollecutt

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Facts

October 24, 1986 · December 19, 1986 · Ended

First aired
October 24, 1986
Last aired
December 19, 1986
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, War & Politics
Original language
English
Also spoken
Xhosa, Zulu
Made in
Germany, South Africa, United States
Available in
24 countries

Tropes

Foreshadowing, Trash the Set, Covers Always Lie +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Shaka Zulu?"

Questions about Shaka Zulu

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shaka Zulu?

Plex

In the United States, Shaka Zulu is free with ads on Plex. It also streams in 23 other countries.

Is Shaka Zulu worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Shaka Zulu okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Shaka Zulu?

9 h

About 9 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 55 minutes each, aired from 1986 to 1986.

What tropes does Shaka Zulu use?

ForeshadowingTrash the SetCovers Always LieHistorical FantasyRequisite Royal RegaliaIn Medias ResBookendsGornNational Geographic NudityCompletely Unnecessary TranslatorBodyguard BetrayalPint-Sized Powerhouseand 60 more

TV Tropes lists 72 tropes for it, including Foreshadowing, Trash the Set, and Covers Always Lie.