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2015 | 1 seasons | 90 min | Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a small audience and middling reviews (46 on Metacritic), 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 5 hours in all.
What might put you off
Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.

The story of the Egyptian Pharaoh, one of the most renowned leaders in human history. This ambitious special-event series tells the story of Tut’s rise to power and his struggle to lead Egypt to glory, while his closest advisers, friends and lovers scheme for their own nefarious interests. “Tut” opens up a fascinating window into a world filled with heart-breaking romance, epic battles, political backstabbing, conspiracy, jealousy, and even murder — proving his world was not far removed from our own — and that his reign as the youngest Egyptian king played out as a real-life drama for the ages.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    46 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Limited series that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 33K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Created by Peter Paige, Michael Vickerman, Bradley Bredeweg

  • Ben KingsleyAy
  • Avan JogiaKing Tutankhamun
  • Nonso AnozieGeneral Horemheb
  • Sibylla DeenAnkhe
  • Alexander SiddigAmun
  • Kylie BunburySuhad
  • Peter GadiotKa
  • Iddo GoldbergLagus
  • Alistair TooveyNahkt
  • Silas CarsonAkhenaten