Gunpowder Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2017 · BBC One · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-MA
Frequently Asked Questions About Gunpowder
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Gunpowder have?
Gunpowder has 1 season and 3 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on October 21, 2017 to November 4, 2017.
Is Gunpowder renewed, ended, or canceled?
Gunpowder has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Gunpowder?
It takes 2h 57m (177 minutes) to watch the complete run of Gunpowder. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 2 days. Yes! At 3 hours total, you can comfortably finish this in a single weekend with about 1.5 hours per day.
Where can you stream or watch Gunpowder?
Gunpowder is available for streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Gunpowder?
Gunpowder has an official content rating of TV-MA. It is intended for mature adult audiences and may contain explicit language, intense violence, or sexual themes.
Who are the lead actors in Gunpowder?
The primary ensemble cast includes Kit Harington as Robert Catesby (age 39), Mark Gatiss as Sir Robert Cecil (age 59), Edward Holcroft as Thomas Wintour (age 39), Tom Cullen as Guy Fawkes (age 41).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Kit Harington | Robert Catesby | 39 |
| Mark Gatiss | Sir Robert Cecil | 59 |
| Edward Holcroft | Thomas Wintour | 39 |
| Tom Cullen | Guy Fawkes | 41 |
| Peter Mullan | Father Henry Garnet | 66 |
| Liv Tyler | Anne Vaux | 49 |
| Derek Riddell | King James I | 59 |
| Shaun Dooley | Sir William Wade | 52 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Gunpowder are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.