TV series
The Pale Horse
2020, English, on BBC One. Created by Sarah Phelps.
After a list of names is found in the shoe of a dead woman, one of the named people begins investigating and is drawn to the The Pale Horse, the home of a trio of rumored witches living in a small village. Word has it that the witches can do away with wealthy relatives using dark arts.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 59 min
- Status
- Ended in 2020
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Where to watch The Pale Horse
The Pale Horse is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Britbox in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Episode 2
Aired 16 February 2020
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Sarah PhelpsCreator
- Rufus SewellMark Easterbrook · 2 ep
- Kaya ScodelarioHermia Easterbrook · 2 ep
- Georgina CampbellDelphine Easterbrook · 2 ep
- Sean PertweeInspector Stanley Lejeune · 2 ep
- Bertie CarvelZachariah Osborne · 2 ep
- Kathy Kiera ClarkeSybil Stamfordis · 2 ep
- Sheila AtimThyrza Grey · 2 ep
- Rita TushinghamBella Webb · 2 ep
- James FleetOscar Venables · 2 ep
- Madeleine BowyerJessie Davis · 2 ep
- Poppy GilbertThomasina Tuckerton · 2 ep
- Claire SkinnerYvonne Tuckerson · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 February 2020
- Last aired
- 16 February 2020
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-14
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What The Pale Horse is based on
The Pale Horse is based on The Pale Horse, a 1961 novel by Agatha Christie, published by Collins Crime Club.
Novel · 1961
The Pale Horse
By Agatha Christie
Published by Collins Crime Club
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The Pale Horse: quick answers
Is The Pale Horse worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Pale Horse are there?
The Pale Horse has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 59 minutes each.
Is The Pale Horse finished?
Yes. The Pale Horse ended in 2020, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Pale Horse on?
The Pale Horse is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Britbox in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Pale Horse parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Pale Horse is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Pale Horse?
If you liked The Pale Horse, try FROM, True Blood, IT: Welcome to Derry.
Who created The Pale Horse?
The Pale Horse was created by Sarah Phelps and stars Rufus Sewell, Kaya Scodelario, Georgina Campbell.
What is The Pale Horse based on?
The Pale Horse is based on The Pale Horse, a 1961 novel by Agatha Christie, published by Collins Crime Club.