TV series
The Hollow Crown
2012–2016, English, on BBC Two.
A series of British television films featuring William Shakespeare's History Plays.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 7
- Episode length
- 128 min
- Status
- Ended in 2016
Worth the Hype
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7.4/10 from 86 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Hollow Crown
The Hollow Crown isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or buy it online.
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Latest episode
S2 E3: Richard III
Aired 21 May 2016
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Anton LesserExeter · 4 ep
- Simon Russell BealeFalstaff · 3 ep
- Tom SturridgeHenry VI · 3 ep
- Sophie OkonedoMargaret · 3 ep
- Julie WaltersMistress Quickly · 3 ep
- Tom GeorgesonBardolph · 3 ep
- James LaurensonWestmoreland · 3 ep
- Tom HiddlestonHenry V · 3 ep
- John MackayBrakenbury · 3 ep
- Patrick StewartJohn of Gaunt · 2 ep
- Barney HarrisNed · 2 ep
- Samuel ValentineGrey · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 30 June 2012
- Last aired
- 21 May 2016
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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News & fan talk
What The Hollow Crown is based on
The Hollow Crown is based on Henry V, a dramatic work by William Shakespeare, Henry IV, Part 1, a 1597 dramatic work by William Shakespeare, Henry VI, Part 1, a 1623 dramatic work by William Shakespeare, and Richard II, a 1595 dramatic work by William Shakespeare.
Dramatic work
Henry V
By William Shakespeare
Dramatic work · 1597
Henry IV, Part 1
By William Shakespeare
Dramatic work · 1623
Henry VI, Part 1
By William Shakespeare
Dramatic work · 1595
Richard II
By William Shakespeare
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Hollow Crown: quick answers
Is The Hollow Crown worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 86 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Hollow Crown are there?
The Hollow Crown has 2 seasons and 7 episodes, about 128 minutes each.
Is The Hollow Crown finished?
Yes. The Hollow Crown ended in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Hollow Crown on?
The Hollow Crown isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Hollow Crown parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Hollow Crown yet.
What shows are like The Hollow Crown?
If you liked The Hollow Crown, try Belgravia: The Next Chapter, X Company, Goliath.
What is The Hollow Crown based on?
The Hollow Crown is based on Henry V, a dramatic work by William Shakespeare, Henry IV, Part 1, a 1597 dramatic work by William Shakespeare, Henry VI, Part 1, a 1623 dramatic work by William Shakespeare, and Richard II, a 1595 dramatic work by William Shakespeare.