Why it may be worth watching
- Gunpowder combines War & Politics and Drama storytelling.
- The principal cast includes Kit Harington, Mark Gatiss, Edward Holcroft.
- Viewers currently rate it 6.8/10 from 224 votes.
TV series
Gunpowder
London, 1605. Robert Catesby, a 33-year old Warwickshire gentleman, devises a plot to blow up Parliament and kill the King.
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Cast
Kit HaringtonRobert Catesby
Mark GatissSir Robert Cecil
Edward HolcroftThomas Wintour
Tom CullenGuy Fawkes
Peter MullanFather Henry Garnet
Liv TylerAnne Vaux
Derek RiddellKing James I
Shaun DooleySir William Wade
Robert EmmsFather John Gerard
Luke NealJack Wright
Luke BroughtonThomas Bates
David BamberLord Northumberland
Hugh AlexanderSir Philip Herbert
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Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for War & Politics, Drama. The available catalogue spans 1 season.
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A regional age classification is not currently listed. Metadata signals include violence or peril. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.
Themes and topics
scotlandenglandreligionminiseriesperiod dramacatholic priestgunpowder plot17th century
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Jon saundersExternal review
Absolutely amazing show, detail is amazing brings home to you how dark and terrifying it would of been to live in the 1600 if you where a catholic...
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