Blackadder (1983)
A cynical schemer navigates British history with dark wit and absurd humor, always seeking self-serving advantage.
Blackadder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history, from the muck of the Middle Ages to the frontline of The Great War.
How intense is Blackadder?
Blackadder has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a full-attention watch. The humor runs dry and dark. Rated TV-PG.
What Blackadder feels like
- Tone
- satiricaldarkly comicabsurdist
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, dark and satirical
- Best for
- Comfort watchFull attention
Where to stream Blackadder
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Blackadder for you?
Is Blackadder scary?
No. Blackadder is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Blackadder gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Blackadder sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Blackadder OK for kids?
It is rated TV-PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Blackadder?
Episodes run about 32m.
Where can I stream Blackadder?
Blackadder is streaming on Prime Video, Peacock and The Roku Channel.
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