Beowulf

Name: Beowulf
Genre: Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy
Released: January 23, 2016
Rating: 65
Cast: Kieran Bew, Joanne Whalley, William Hurt, Edward Speleers, Laura Donnelly

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Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands

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Esquire Network | Release Date: January 23, 2016

Starring: Kieran Bew, Joanne Whalley, William Hurt, Edward Speleers, Laura Donnelly, Ellora Torchia, Edward Hogg, Gisli Orn Garoarsson

Summary: Beowulf (Kieran Bew) returns to his hometown after 20 years to pay respects to the Thane of Herot, Hrothgar (William Hurt) and his wife Rheda (Joanne Whalley) in this ITV-produced drama based on the classic poem.

[Premiered originally in the UK on ITV on 3 Jan 2016 under the name Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands and in the US onBeowulf (Kieran Bew) returns to his hometown after 20 years to pay respects to the Thane of Herot, Hrothgar (William Hurt) and his wife Rheda (Joanne Whalley) in this ITV-produced drama based on the classic poem.

[Premiered originally in the UK on ITV on 3 Jan 2016 under the name Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands and in the US on Esquire Network on 23 Jan 2016]… Expand

Creator: James Dormer and Tim Haines and Katie Newman

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy

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S1:E13. Episode 113
Air Date: April 16, 2016
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S1:E12. Episode 112
Air Date: April 9, 2016
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S1:E11. Episode 111
Air Date: April 2, 2016

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Critic Reviews

Dan Caffrey

Jan 22, 2016

Season 1 Review: Even the most cerebral series in the genre (which Beowulf certainly is not) should still appeal somewhat to viewers’ collective dragon brain, especially if it’s the kind of show that might have an actual dragon in its future. And after seeing those trolls bound across the sand less than 30 seconds in, Beowulf definitely seems like that kind of show. Read full review

David Wiegand

Jan 19, 2016

Season 1 Review: The 13-episode series may be imitative, but it’s well plotted, acted and directed. Bew is solid in the title role as is Speleers who, despite his odd Ed Grimley haircut, is every bit the petty, envious and devious villain you’d want Beowulf to face. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Jan 25, 2016

Season 1 Review: For fans of fantasy, this might be worth a try; there’s just enough of interest to make one wonder if Beowulf’s future alliances and aspirations will place it within striking distance of “Vikings,” on par with the enjoyable “Shannara Chronicles” and maybe ahead of BBC America’s very similar drama, “The Last Kingdom.” Read full review

Mary McNamara

Jan 25, 2016

Season 1 Review: The fact remains that sword 'n' sheepskin is now a genre, and even if you are taking it back to its roots, you have to bring something new. Creators James Dormer, Tim Haines, and Katie Newman do not. Instead, they seem content to simply join the heroic hordes, relying on ever-improving CG and familiar modern tropes--the witty best friend, a couple of feisty women, court roiling with intrigue--to extend the narrative and cinematic limits of the original text. Read full review

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 23, 2016
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  S1:E13. Episode 113
  Air Date: April 16, 2016
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  S1:E12. Episode 112
  Air Date: April 9, 2016
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  S1:E11. Episode 111
  Air Date: April 2, 2016
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  S1:E10. Episode 10
  Air Date: March 26, 2016
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  S1:E9. Episode 109
  Air Date: March 19, 2016
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  S1:E8. Episode 108
  Air Date: March 12, 2016
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  S1:E7. Episode 107
  Air Date: March 5, 2016
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  S1:E6. Episode 106
  Air Date: February 27, 2016
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  S1:E5. Episode 105
  Air Date: February 20, 2016
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  S1:E4. Episode 104
  Air Date: February 13, 2016
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  S1:E3. Episode 103
  Air Date: February 6, 2016
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  S1:E2. The Gathering
  Air Date: January 30, 2016
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  S1:E1. The Return
  Air Date: January 23, 2016