Black Narcissus
Seen it?2020 | 1 seasons | 60 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.6 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 3 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
Himalayas, 1934. A remote clifftop palace once known as the ‘House of Women’ holds many dark secrets. When the young nuns of St. Faith attempt to establish a mission there, its haunting mysteries awaken forbidden desires that seem destined to repeat a terrible tragedy. Adaptation of the 1939 novel by Rumer Godden.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
53% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 30K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
- Gemma ArtertonSister Clodagh
- Alessandro NivolaMr. Dean
- Aisling FranciosiSister Ruth
- Diana RiggMother Dorothea
- Jim BroadbentFather Roberts
- Rosie CavalieroSister Briony
- Karen BrysonSister Philippa
- Patsy FerranSister Blanche
- Nila AaliaAngu Ayah
- Kulvinder GhirGeneral Toda Rai