Banshee (2013)
Banshee is streaming in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max.
The verdict
Banshee ranked near the top of that week's English series crop. It holds an 8.0/10 on TMDB from 1,459 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. Episodes run about 50 minutes. In the UK you can stream it on Amazon 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 1,459 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 the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 26 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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