TV series
Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands
2016, English, on ITV1. Created by James Dormer & Katie Newman & Tim Haines.
Beowulf, a hero of the Geats, comes to the aid of Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, whose mead hall in Heorot has been under attack by a monster known as Grendel.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 2016
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Where to watch Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands
Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands is streaming on Netflix, Peacock Premium, and Peacock Premium Plus in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E12: Episode 12
Aired 20 March 2016
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- James DormerCreator
- Katie NewmanCreator
- Tim HainesCreator
- Kieran BewBeowulf · 12 ep
- Joanne WhalleyRheda · 12 ep
- Ed SpeleersSlean · 12 ep
- Laura DonnellyElvina · 12 ep
- Gísli Örn GarðarssonBreca · 12 ep
- Jack RowanBrinni · 12 ep
- Elliot CowanAbrecan · 12 ep
- Edward HoggVarr · 12 ep
- Ellora TorchiaVishka · 12 ep
- Lolita ChakrabartiLila · 11 ep
- Graham SaxonHuskala · 10 ep
- Alan BillinghamHerot Villager · 9 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 January 2016
- Last aired
- 20 March 2016
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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What Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands is based on
Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands is based on Beowulf, an epic poem.
Epic poem
Beowulf
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Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands: quick answers
Is Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 68 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands are there?
Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands has 1 season and 12 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands finished?
Yes. Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands was cancelled in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands on?
Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands is streaming on Netflix, Peacock Premium, and Peacock Premium Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands?
If you liked Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands, try The Outpost, Legend of the Seeker, The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin.
Who created Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands?
Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands was created by James Dormer and Katie Newman and Tim Haines and stars Kieran Bew, Joanne Whalley, Ed Speleers.
What is Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands based on?
Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands is based on Beowulf, an epic poem.