Gunpowder 2017
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- October 21, 2017
- Last Aired
- November 4, 2017
- Format
- 1 season · 3 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~3 hours (59 min/ep)
- Created By
- Ronan Bennett, Daniel West
- Network
- BBC One
- Where to Stream
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max
What is Gunpowder?
"Gunpowder" is a historical drama television series. The series takes place in London and is set in the early 17th century.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 3
- Runtime
- 59 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 21, 2017
- Last aired
- Nov 4, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- War & Politics, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 216 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 3 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~59 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC One
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Overview
"Gunpowder" is a historical drama television series. The series takes place in London and is set in the early 17th century. The story revolves around a plot devised by a gentleman from the county of Warwickshire. This gentleman is 33 years old at the time of the events. The plot's objective is to blow up a significant location and kill the King. The series explores the events and circumstances surrounding this plot.
Should you watch it?
“A nobleman's deadly scheme threatens the heart of London.”
- Three-part structure provides a concise story
- Kit Harington leads the cast
- Historical drama with political intrigue
- Only three episodes may leave some plot points underexplored
- Contains mature political violence
Watch it if you enjoy a concise, politically charged historical thriller.
The series includes mature themes and depictions of political violence, making it suitable for adult viewers.
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Season 1 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 21, 2017
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 28, 2017
- E3 Episode 3 Mytharc Nov 4, 2017
Frequently asked questions
When was Gunpowder released?
It premiered in autumn 2017 on BBC One.
How many episodes are in the series?
The series consists of three episodes.
Who plays the lead role?
Kit Harington stars as the central figure.
What historical event does the series depict?
It dramatizes the 1605 Gunpowder Plot to blow up Parliament.
Where can I stream it?
It is available for streaming on HBO Max.
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