

Gunpowder
London, 1605. Robert Catesby, a 33-year old Warwickshire gentleman, devises a plot to blow up Parliament and kill the King.
Where to watch Gunpowder in United States
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Where is Gunpowder streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Channel 4 | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 7plus | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Gunpowder
Gunpowder is a 2017 English-language war & politics and drama series created by Ronan Bennett and Daniel West. The cast is led by Kit Harington, Mark Gatiss, Edward Holcroft. It spans 1 season and 3 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.
Gunpowder was produced by Thriker Films and Kudos and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on October 21, 2017, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Ronan Bennett, Daniel West
- First aired
- October 21, 2017
- Last aired
- November 4, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (3 episodes)
- Network
- BBC One
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Thriker Films, Kudos
Gunpowder cast & crew
Gunpowder was created by Ronan Bennett and Daniel West.
The cast features Kit Harington as Robert Catesby, Mark Gatiss as Sir Robert Cecil, Edward Holcroft as Thomas Wintour, Tom Cullen as Guy Fawkes, Peter Mullan as Father Henry Garnet, and Liv Tyler as Anne Vaux.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Volker Bertelmann and it was produced by Ollie Madden and Ronan Bennett.
Is Gunpowder worth watching?
Gunpowder holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 213 ratings, a solidly received war & politics series.
With 1 season and 3 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy war & politics and drama, Gunpowder is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Gunpowder
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Cast of Gunpowder

Kit Harington
Robert Catesby

Mark Gatiss
Sir Robert Cecil

Edward Holcroft
Thomas Wintour

Tom Cullen
Guy Fawkes

Peter Mullan
Father Henry Garnet

Liv Tyler
Anne Vaux

Derek Riddell
King James I

Shaun Dooley
Sir William Wade

Robert Emms
Father John Gerard

Luke Neal
Jack Wright
Luke Broughton
Thomas Bates

David Bamber
Lord Northumberland
Gunpowder — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Gunpowder in United States?
Gunpowder is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Gunpowder on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Gunpowder is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Gunpowder in?
Gunpowder is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Gunpowder are there?
Gunpowder has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.
▸What is Gunpowder rated?
Gunpowder is rated TV-MA. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 213 ratings.











