The Hollow Crown
Seen it?2012 | 2 seasons | Drama, History
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A series of British television films featuring William Shakespeare's History Plays.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 4 BAFTAs: BAFTA Television Awards 2013: Best Leading Actor (Richard II), BAFTA Television Awards 2013: Best Supporting Actor, BAFTA Craft Awards 2013: Best Original Television Music, BAFTA Craft Awards 2013: Best Sound (Fiction). Also nominated for 6 more BAFTAs and 1 Critics' Choice Award. Plus 3 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 148K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Friday Night Flick. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12012 · 4 episodes · 8.1 out of 10Saturday
The Wars of the Roses2016 · 3 episodes · 7.4 out of 10Sunday
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