TV series
Scarlet and Black
1993, English, on BBC One.
An ambitious young man seduces women of high social standing in order to improve his prospects.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1993
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Episode 3
Aired 14 November 1993
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Ewan McGregorJulien Sorel · 3 ep
- Christopher FulfordNapoleon · 3 ep
- Alice KrigeMadame de Renal · 3 ep
- T. P. McKennaMarquis de la Mole · 3 ep
- Rachel WeiszMathilde de la Mole · 3 ep
- Clive ArrindellAbbé de Frilair · 3 ep
- Malcolm SinclairAbbe Castanede · 3 ep
- Crispin Bonham-CarterComte de Croisenois · 3 ep
- Martin JarvisMonsieur de Renal · 3 ep
- Alistair PetrieHussar · 3 ep
- Richard BremmerLaughing Coachman · 3 ep
- Sarah BergerMadame Derville · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 31 October 1993
- Last aired
- 14 November 1993
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Scarlet and Black is based on
Scarlet and Black is based on The Red and the Black, an 1830 novel by Stendhal.
Novel · 1830
The Red and the Black
By Stendhal
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Scarlet and Black: quick answers
Is Scarlet and Black worth watching?
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How many seasons of Scarlet and Black are there?
Scarlet and Black has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Scarlet and Black finished?
Yes. Scarlet and Black ended in 1993, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Scarlet and Black on?
Scarlet and Black isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Scarlet and Black parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Scarlet and Black yet.
What shows are like Scarlet and Black?
If you liked Scarlet and Black, try War and Peace, The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, The Rainmaker.
What is Scarlet and Black based on?
Scarlet and Black is based on The Red and the Black, an 1830 novel by Stendhal.