TV series
Black Narcissus
2020, English, on FX.
Himalayas, 1934. A remote clifftop palace once known as the ‘House of Women’ holds many dark secrets. When the young nuns of St. Faith attempt to establish a mission there, its haunting mysteries awaken forbidden desires that seem destined to repeat a terrible tragedy. Adaptation of the 1939 novel by Rumer Godden.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2020
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 136 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Black Narcissus
Black Narcissus isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Episode Three
Aired 23 November 2020
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Gemma ArtertonSister Clodagh · 3 ep
- Alessandro NivolaMr. Dean · 3 ep
- Aisling FranciosiSister Ruth · 3 ep
- Diana RiggMother Dorothea · 3 ep
- Jim BroadbentFather Roberts · 3 ep
- Rosie CavalieroSister Briony · 3 ep
- Karen BrysonSister Philippa · 3 ep
- Patsy FerranSister Blanche · 3 ep
- Nila AaliaAngu Ayah · 3 ep
- Kulvinder GhirGeneral Toda Rai · 3 ep
- Chaneil KularDilip Rai · 3 ep
- Dipika KunwarKanchi · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 23 November 2020
- Last aired
- 23 November 2020
- Network
- FX
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-MA
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News & fan talk
What Black Narcissus is based on
Black Narcissus is based on Black Narcissus, a novel by Rumer Godden.
Novel
Black Narcissus
By Rumer Godden
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Black Narcissus: quick answers
Is Black Narcissus worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 136 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Black Narcissus are there?
Black Narcissus has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Black Narcissus finished?
Yes. Black Narcissus ended in 2020, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Black Narcissus on?
Black Narcissus isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Black Narcissus parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Black Narcissus is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Black Narcissus?
If you liked Black Narcissus, try Good Girls, Kill Jackie, Tell Me Lies.
What is Black Narcissus based on?
Black Narcissus is based on Black Narcissus, a novel by Rumer Godden.