Berserk (1997)
A wandering mercenary joins a dominant band, but something menacing lurks in the shadows of their relentless battles.
Guts, a wandering mercenary, joins the Band of the Hawk after being defeated in a duel by Griffith, the group's leader and founder. Together, they dominate every battle, but something menacing lurks in the shadows.
How intense is Berserk?
Berserk is properly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dark. Rated TV-MA.
What Berserk feels like
- Tone
- grittydarkly comicepicbleaksuspenseful
- Pace
- Relentless
- Humor
- dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Berserk
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Berserk for you?
Is Berserk scary?
Yes, properly. Berserk is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Berserk gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Berserk sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Berserk OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Berserk?
Episodes run about 23m.
Where can I stream Berserk?
Berserk is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Berserk have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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