Blackadder (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1983, Blackadder is a comedy series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Blackadder stars Rowan Atkinson as Edmund Blackadder, Tony Robinson as Baldrick, Brian Blessed as King Richard IV and Elspet Gray as The Queen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Blackadder sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blackadder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blackadder tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blackadder (1983)?
- In US, Blackadder is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Britbox Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blackadder worth watching?
- Blackadder holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Blackadder?
- Blackadder stars Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Brian Blessed, Elspet Gray and Robert East.
- When was Blackadder released?
- Blackadder was released in 1983.