The read
A Balasaur Score of 82 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 8.3/10. The series ran 1 season across 4 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk. Streaming on Peacock.
Synopsis
Francis Urquhart's survival at the top is threatened by the new king's populist agenda.
Ratings
IMDb8.3/10
63 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 4 ep1993 |
Key crew
- Paul SeedDirector
- Andrew DaviesWriter
- Michael DobbsWriter
- Jim ParkerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Ian RichardsonFrancis Urquhart
- Kitty AldridgeSarah Harding
- Michael KitchenThe King
- Colin JeavonsTim Stamper
- Nicholas FarrellDavid Mycroft
- Rowena KingChloe Carmichael
- Diane FletcherElizabeth Urquhart
- Erika HoffmanThe Lady
- David RyallSir Bruce Bullerby
- Bernice StegersPrincess Charlotte
- Nick BrimbleCorder
- Jack FortuneKen Charterhouse
Stills
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Themes
based on novel or booksequelminiseriesbritish politicsbritish prime ministerbritish monarchy
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