TV series

History of Swear Words

Name: History of Swear Words
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Elvis Mitchell, Jimmy McMillan, Margaret Mitchell

2021, English, on Netflix.

An education in expletives.

This proudly profane series explores the history and impact of some of the most notorious bad words in the English language.

Documentary Comedy

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Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Episode length: 20 min
Status: Ended in 2021

Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.5/10 from 96 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch History of Swear Words

History of Swear Words is streaming on Netflix in India.

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Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

Latest episode

S1 E6: Damn

Aired 5 January 2021

Seasons 1

Miniseries

2021 · 6 episodes · 6.2/10

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Details

First aired: 5 January 2021
Last aired: 5 January 2021
Network: Netflix
Language: English
Country: United States
Type: Miniseries
Rated: TV-MA

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History of Swear Words: quick answers

Is History of Swear Words worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 96 TMDB viewer ratings.

How many seasons of History of Swear Words are there?

History of Swear Words has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 20 minutes each.

Is History of Swear Words finished?

Yes. History of Swear Words ended in 2021, so you can watch the whole story.

Which OTT platform is History of Swear Words on?

History of Swear Words is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

History of Swear Words parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

History of Swear Words is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

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