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The Hollow Crown: Season 1

4 episodes Premiered Jun 30, 2012 Updated Jul 27, 2026

The Hollow Crown is a series of British television films that feature William Shakespeare history plays, released beginning in 2012. Starting in the year 1399, this continuous story of monarchy follows events during sixteen years of dynastic and political power play. Within the narrative, kings, along with their families and followers, are threatened by rebellion and conflict. The television series falls under the dr

Season overview

The Hollow Crown is a series of British television films that feature William Shakespeare history plays, released beginning in 2012. Starting in the year 1399, this continuous story of monarchy follows events during sixteen years of dynastic and political power play. Within the narrative, kings, along with their families and followers, are threatened by rebellion and conflict. The television series falls under the drama and history genres.

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Episodes

S1·E1

Richard II

Jun 30, 2012 · 148 min

King Richard is called upon to settle a dispute between his cousin Henry Bolingbroke and Thomas Mowbray. Richard calls for a duel but then halts it just before swords clash. Both m

S1·E2

Henry IV (1)

Jul 7, 2012 · 115 min

The heir to the throne, Prince Hal, defies his father, King Henry, by spending his time at Mistress Quickly's tavern in the company of the dissolute Falstaff and his companions. Th

S1·E3

Henry IV (2)

Jul 14, 2012 · 115 min

In the aftermath of the Battle of Shrewsbury, Northumberland learns of the death of his son. The Lord Chief Justice attempts on behalf of the increasingly frail King to separate Fa

S1·E4

Henry V

Jul 21, 2012 · 132 min

Henry V has settled onto the throne and has the makings of a fine king when the French ambassador brings a challenge from the Dauphin. Inspired by his courtiers Exeter and York, He