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Blackadder

Name: Blackadder
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1983-06-15
Cast: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Hugh Laurie, Tim McInnerny, Stephen Fry

1983 | 4 seasons | 32 min | Comedy

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Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Malcolm in the Middle, start here.
The mood: Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace: 4 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 32 minutes each).
What might put you off: Rated TV-PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

Blackadder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history, from the muck of the Middle Ages to the frontline of The Great War.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesSolid
8.0 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 521K people sought it out in the past year