TV series
Empire
2012, English, on BBC One.
Empire is a major five-part series presented by Jeremy Paxman. It tells the story of the British Empire in a new way, tracing not only the rise and fall of the empire but also the complex effects of the empire on the modern world – political, technological and social – and on Britain.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2012
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Latest episode
S1 E5: Doing Good
Aired 26 March 2012
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 27 February 2012
- Last aired
- 26 March 2012
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- TV-PG
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Empire: quick answers
Is Empire worth watching?
Empire doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Empire are there?
Empire has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Empire finished?
Yes. Empire ended in 2012, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Empire on?
Empire isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Empire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Empire is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Empire?
If you liked Empire, try American Experience, Biography, American Masters.