

Blackadder
“The most gripping sitcom since 1380.”
Blackadder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history, from the muck of the Middle Ages to the frontline of The Great War.
Where to watch Blackadder in United States
Click a service to open Blackadder there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Blackadder streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | BBC Player Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video | — |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV, ITVX Premium | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, BritBox, Stan, Britbox Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | BBC Player Amazon Channel, Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
About Blackadder
Blackadder is a 1983 English-language comedy series created by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson and Ben Elton. The cast is led by Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Hugh Laurie. It spans 4 seasons and 24 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel .
Blackadder was produced by BBC and made in United Kingdom and Australia. It was first aired on June 15, 1983, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Created by
- Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson, Ben Elton
- Writers
- Ben Elton, Richard Curtis
- First aired
- June 15, 1983
- Last aired
- November 2, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 4 (24 episodes)
- Network
- BBC One
- Country
- United Kingdom, Australia
- Production
- BBC
Blackadder cast & crew
Blackadder was created by Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson, and Ben Elton and written by Ben Elton and Richard Curtis.
The cast features Rowan Atkinson as Captain Edmund Blackadder, Tony Robinson as Private S. Baldrick, Hugh Laurie as Lieutenant The Honourable George Colthurst St. Barleigh, Tim McInnerny as Captain Kevin Darling, and Stephen Fry as General Sir Anthony Cecil Hogmanay Melchett.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Howard Goodall and it was produced by John Lloyd.
Is Blackadder worth watching?
Blackadder holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 550 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy series.
With 4 seasons and 24 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Blackadder is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Blackadder
In United States, you can stream Blackadder on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, and BritBox Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Blackadder

Rowan Atkinson
Captain Edmund Blackadder

Tony Robinson
Private S. Baldrick

Hugh Laurie
Lieutenant The Honourable George Colthurst St. Barleigh

Tim McInnerny
Captain Kevin Darling

Stephen Fry
General Sir Anthony Cecil Hogmanay Melchett
Blackadder — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Blackadder in United States?
Blackadder is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox in United States.
▸Is Blackadder on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Blackadder is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Blackadder in?
Blackadder is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Blackadder are there?
Blackadder has 4 seasons with 24 episodes in total.
▸What is Blackadder rated?
Blackadder is rated TV-PG. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 550 ratings.











