Banshee (2013)
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Banshee is streaming in Germany on Prime Video, HBO Max.
What the audience says
Banshee sits near the top of English series on audience ratings. It holds an 8.0/10 on TMDB from 1,480 ratings, well above what most films manage. Episodes run about 50 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on Prime Video, HBO Max.
Is it worth starting?
This is 4 seasons deep — English crime with drama threaded through, adults only. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
Don't watch this if…
- you're not starting a 4-season show this week
- you need something everyone can sit through. Rated 18
- Why
- Currently 8.0/10 from 1,480 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
Banshee is an American drama television series set in a small town in Pennsylvania Amish country and features an enigmatic ex-con posing as a murdered sheriff who imposes his own brand of justice while also cooking up plans that serve his own interests.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~50 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
David Schickler
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 21 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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