Banshee (2013)
An ex-con masquerades as a sheriff, delivering his own brand of justice in a gritty, relentless small town.
Banshee is an American drama television series set in a small town in Pennsylvania Amish country and features an enigmatic ex-con posing as a murdered sheriff who imposes his own brand of justice while also cooking up plans that serve his own interests.
How intense is Banshee?
Banshee is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Banshee feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpysuspenseful
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Banshee
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Banshee for you?
Is Banshee scary?
Only a little. Banshee has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Banshee gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Banshee sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Banshee OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Banshee?
Episodes run about 50m.
Where can I stream Banshee?
Banshee is streaming on Max.
Does Banshee have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
Cast and crew
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