The English: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

BBC Two | Prime Video | Season Premiere Date: November 11, 2022

Summary: Set in the 1890s, Lady Cornelia Locke (Emily Blunt) seeks to avenge her son's death with the help of Eli Whipp (Chaske Spencer), a Pawnee ex-cavalry scout in this limited series written and directed by Hugo Blick.

Genre(s): Drama, Movie/Mini-Series, Suspense

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E6. Cherished
Air Date: December 15, 2022
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S1:E5. The Buffalo Gun
Air Date: December 8, 2022
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S1:E4. The Wounded Wolf
Air Date: December 1, 2022

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The Guardian Lucy Mangan

Nov 10, 2022

Blick’s script is as spare and gorgeous as the landscape. If he could have spent some of the time afforded the plot machinations on interrogating more intensively the myths of the Old West, the colonial impulse, the difference between retribution and justice and the other questions his western raises, the ambition that is everywhere in it would have been even more gloriously realised. But it remains a sweepingly wonderful thing. Read full review

The Playlist Emma Fraser

Nov 8, 2022

There are some slightly contrived overlapping moments and one particular narrative choice I found unnecessary. Still, on the whole, Blick’s intertwined story of the brutality and redemptive possibilities of the American West nearing the turn of the century is a gripping and memorable adventure. Read full review

IndieWire Ben Travers

Nov 10, 2022

“The English” outlines at least one theory: Bloodshed is the American way, and so is believing we can put it behind us. Blick’s explanation is nestled somewhere within the connection between its graceful aesthetics and ruthless inclinations, its sweeping romance and star-crossed lovers, its white flags and red ones. Read full review

The Telegraph Anita Singh

Oct 18, 2022

There is too much speechifying in a style that brings to mind the films of Quentin Tarantino. For the above reasons, you might be tempted to give up on it after the first episode. I certainly was. But I’d recommend that you persevere. It unfolds into an operatic tale of revenge and romance set against the backdrop of a lawless American West in the late 19th century. Read full review

Richard Roeper

Nov 9, 2022

With so much bloodshed and so many haunting images, “The English” isn’t for the faint of heart, but it packs a stylized punch. Read full review

Niv M. Sultan

Nov 7, 2022

The connections between its diffuse narrative strands remain murky for much of its running time, making the proceedings feel scattered, unfocused, and incoherent. Few things, however, are clearer than love and revenge—and the relationship between Cornelia and Eli achieves far greater acuity than the developments that surround it. Read full review

Lorraine Ali

Nov 12, 2022

If “The English” had spent less time reveling in wicked behavior and more time developing the story of Eli and Cornelia, it might have forged a narrative strong enough to justify sitting through the butchery. ... “The English” is populated with an impressive cast, particularly boldfaced names of Great Britain and Ireland like Blunt, Ciaran Hinds, Toby Jones and Stephen Rea. Unfortunately their talent is not enough to save this miniseries from its overwhelming obsession with the myths that make the Old West a violent playground for the imagination. Read full review

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Eshan97

Nov 14, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Emily Blunt is amazing … Expand

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jesschastain

Nov 14, 2022

Emily blunt is absolutely amazing as always, she is MOTHERRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!

3 of 7 users found this helpful34

Samarqand

Nov 12, 2022

Compelling, with great acting. Beautifully shot, tough in its writing as it tackles tough issues that remain socially significant to this day.

4 of 7 users found this helpful43

jimmypowder

Dec 27, 2022

I loved that this series centered around syphilis . Everyone has it in this series and it affects their brains.

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

RobMarr75

Dec 31, 2022

This is a really great series. People claim this is a "revisionist Western" but I think it's just trying to be brutally realistic. Complex plot and likeable protagonists. This is one of those series you have to pay close attention to and put down your cell phone. Especially rememberThis is a really great series. People claim this is a "revisionist Western" but I think it's just trying to be brutally realistic. Complex plot and likeable protagonists. This is one of those series you have to pay close attention to and put down your cell phone. Especially remember names. I did go back and review some scenes once I knew who people were, because a good chunk of the story is in flashbacks. I was entertained, and beautiful scenery.… Expand

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shoulderoforion

Nov 12, 2022

No, this wasn't the western I've been waiting for. Casting, and cinematopgraphy are topest of top notch, but where this show fails is it's direction. The production got too cute by half in it's constant use of riddle speech, and the "wait it will ball be fleshed out before it ends" styleNo, this wasn't the western I've been waiting for. Casting, and cinematopgraphy are topest of top notch, but where this show fails is it's direction. The production got too cute by half in it's constant use of riddle speech, and the "wait it will ball be fleshed out before it ends" style of story telling, after the first thee episodes it became so annoying as to distract. I couldn't read any of the actors faces for what they meant when they were talking, lot's of confusing charecter choice which never really made sense. I was left with the feeling of what could have been, and grateful it was finally over.… Expand

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pangipingu

Nov 13, 2022

Started out strong and intriguing, however, the hurried revelations turned it into one big flop.
PS: Rafe Spall! (chef's kiss)

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: November 11, 2022
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  S1:E6. Cherished
  Air Date: December 15, 2022
- tbd
  S1:E5. The Buffalo Gun
  Air Date: December 8, 2022
- tbd
  S1:E4. The Wounded Wolf
  Air Date: December 1, 2022
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  S1:E3. Vultures on the Line
  Air Date: November 24, 2022
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  S1:E2. Path of the Dead
  Air Date: November 17, 2022
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  S1:E1. What You Want and What You Need
  Air Date: November 10, 2022