Created by ronan bennett, kit harington, daniel west. New miniseries gunpowder, starring kit harington debuts on hbo 1218 by tv news desk. Father garnet is under pressure to reveal the plot. Activist guy fawkes and a group of disgruntled, persecuted provincial catholics conspire to blow up the house of lords and kill king james i in the early 17th century in this riveting hbo series, starring kit harington game of thrones, liv tyler lord of the rings and peter mullan ozark. Gunpowder tv series cast, plot, wiki 2017 bbc one drama. The historical miniseries is a a threepart thriller based on. Kit harington miniseries gunpowder lands at hbo thr. Kit haringtons miniseries has more sizzle than bang the game of thrones stars limited series traces the infamous gunpowder plot, which involved one of his forebears. The threeepisode series was originally shown on the bbc in the u. Mini series depicting the turbulent and bloody reigns of scottish monarchs mary, queen of scots and her son king james vi of scotland who became king james i of england and foiled the gunpowder plot. If people complain about the execution scenes, dont watch them.
Gunpowder s bulky narrative provides few new historical insights. Oct 31, 2017 hbo has acquired gunpowder, bbcs threepart thriller drama toplined by game of thrones star kit harington. The threepart bbc miniseries gunpowder, retelling the events of the infamous gunpowder plot, is a reminder of the bbcs inability to produce decent costume drama in the last two decades. Nov 01, 2017 kit harington has a new project at hbo. A threepart series recounting the gunpowder plot in early 17thcentury england, when a group of catholics conspired to overthrow king james i. Gunpowder trailer 2017 bbc mini series starring kit haringron and liv tyler about the guy fawkes gunpowder treason plot subscribe.
Cinematography is pretty good for a 3 episode mini series. Gunpowder tv series on bbc one takes you behind the event an follows the key men involved in the gunpowder plot and charts its evolution. Robert catesby, a 33yearold warwickshire gentleman, devises a plot to blow up parliament and and kill the king. The acting, scenes, directing and script are top notch. Nov 17, 2017 the trailer for hbos newest miniseries gunpowder makes one thing perfectly clear. Kit harington stars in hbos new miniseries gunpowder. Despite the presence of kit harington, this hbo miniseries about the gunpowder plot. Gunpowder official trailer hd kit harrington hbo miniseries subscribe for more tv trailers here. Dec 17, 2017 why, you might ask, has the gunpowder plot a failed attempt by rebellious english catholics to blow up parliament in 1605 been turned into a threehour miniseries more than 500 years later.
Tom cullen, left, as guy fawkes and kit harington as robert catesby in gunpowder, a miniseries airing on hbo. Gunpowder is a british historical drama television miniseries produced by kudos and kit harington s thriker films for bbc one. Game of thrones star kit harington is taking on a new role in hbos miniseries gunpowder. Kit harington miniseries gunpowder goes to hbo for december. Along with others who are opposed to the tyrannical government of king james i, fawkes and company. Kit harington plots to kill a king in trailer for hbo mini series gunpowder by raelyn giansanti, indiewire nov 17, 2017 the game of thrones star finds himself in 1600s england along with. Gunpowder trailer 2017 kit harington bbc mini series. It is a retelling of the gunpowder plot, an assassination attempt against king james i of england in november of 1605 by a small band of catholics persecuted by the protestant king. On the eve of the state opening of parliament the plotters load the barrels of gunpowder into the tunnels beneath the palace of westminster. The historical miniseries is a a threepart thriller based on the reallife 17th century events that led to guy fawkes day. The premiere opens in 1603, when a young nobleman resolves to avenge his kin and defend his faith by any means necessary.
Hbo picks up bbc mini gunpowder w game of thrones kit. Coincidently, i also recently watched silence which focuses on the persecution of catholicschristians in japan. Oct 31, 2017 hbo has acquired threepart miniseries gunpowder, which stars the premiumtv networks game of thrones lead kit harington. Cast news and more gunpowder is the thrilling new kit harington mini series set to have viewers gripped.
Gunpowders bulky narrative provides few new historical insights, but its engaging leads and visceral violence may. The trailer for hbos newest miniseries gunpowder makes one thing perfectly clear. Tv guide editorinchief mickey oconnor joined cbsn with a look at what to stream this weekend. My early knowledge about the gunpowder plot came from a ladybird book in their adventure from history series. Gunpowder official trailer 2017 kit harington tv show hd subscribe to rapid trailer for all the latest trailers. Gunpowder is a threepart miniseries about the infamous gunpowder plot, a failed assassination attempt on king james i of england in 1605. A historical drama based on the 1605 gunpowder plot, which is still marked in uk as guy fawkes day, gunpowder delves into events behind the legend. Dec 20, 2017 now, the hbo series gunpowder is shining a light on the events that led to the failed attack, from catesbys significant and often overlooked role in masterminding the event, to the cryptic letter that thwarted the entire plot. Gunpowder trailer 2017 kit harington bbc mini series youtube. Oct 08, 2017 gunpowder is a british television drama programme produced by kudos and kit haringtons thriker films for bbc one. Dec 07, 2017 a historical drama based on the 1605 gunpowder plot, which is still marked in uk as guy fawkes day, gunpowder delves into events behind the legend. Hbo is the ideal partner to bring this premium miniseries to viewers in the u.
Dec 20, 2017 now, the hbo series gunpowder is shining a light on the events that led to the failed attack, from catesbys significant and often overlooked role in masterminding the event, to the cryptic. Mini series depicting the turbulent and bloody reigns of scottish monarchs mary, queen of scots and her son king james vi of scotland who became king james. Now, the hbo series gunpowder is shining a light on the events that led to the failed attack, from catesbys significant and often overlooked role in masterminding the event, to the cryptic letter that thwarted the entire plot. Written by ronan bennet top boy and directed by j blakeson the disappearance of alice creed gunpowder, a threepart thriller based on the 17th century. Oct 22, 2017 the first instalment of bbc ones gunpowder, a threepart retelling of the infamous 1605 catholic plot to blow up the house of lords, and, in the process, king james i, was suitably thrilling. I would have to rate this drama series very very highly indeed. Dec 18, 2017 american viewers might be slightly less familiar with the real events that inspired the series, making it all the more surprising that gunpowder is based on a true story and the wild scheming. Oct 09, 2017 gunpowder tv series on bbc one takes you behind the event an follows the key men involved in the gunpowder plot and charts its evolution. The pay cabler has acquired rights to bbc ones threepart thriller starring harington game of thrones, peter mullan quarry, mark. The kit harington series is destined for a short run this week, hbo will debut a threepart miniseries, dramatizing the infamous gunpowder plot of.
October 9, 2017 every year on november 5 the english mark the discovery of the gunpowder plot in london in 1605 with bonfires and fireworks. For those with only a passing familiarity with the attempted regicide of the gunpowder plot, hbos new miniseries is an engaging, occasionally thrilling primer. Now, the hbo series gunpowder is shining a light on the events that led to the failed attack, from catesbys significant and often overlooked role. Gunpowder tv mini series 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Find out where gunpowder is streaming, if gunpowder is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. The hbo miniseries has some horrifying history behind it though kit haringtons new miniseries gunpowder already made its debut on bbcone. The official website for gunpowder on hbo, featuring full episodes online, interviews, schedule information and episode guides. Dec 20, 2017 this week, hbo will debut a threepart miniseries, dramatizing the infamous gunpowder plot of 1605.
The first, presumably based on jimmy mcgoverns unfilmed screenplay mary stuart at one time a. Etpt, followed by the other parts the subsequent two nights, tuesday, december 19 and wednesday, december 20, at the same time. Oct 31, 2017 kits passion for and belief in gunpowder are evident in every frame of the miniseries. Kit haringtons miniseries has more sizzle than bang the game of thrones stars limited series traces the.
Gunpowder is an explosive tale that has been hugely popular with bbc one audiences in the u. The first episode will debut monday, december 18 10. This is an extremely light production with a fast running time and almost nothing in the way of characterisation. The threepart drama series premiered on bbc one in the united kingdom on 21 october 2017. Dec 17, 2017 tom cullen and kit harington in gunpowder hbohbrobert viglasky gunpowder. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Gunpowder, treason and plot is definitely a mini series of two halves.
Kit haringtons gunpowder miniseries is coming to hbo this. The three part drama series is set to premiere on bbc one in the united kingdom. A quick look at kit harington game of thrones in the threepart hbo miniseries gunpowder. Kit harington miniseries gunpowder lands at hbo thr news october 31, 2017 the threepart limited series, produced for bbc one, will air on the pay cabler in december. England was a bloody place to live then, but through the reformation and our own religious revolution, we found ourselves and our identity in the world. Gunpowder s run seems short and sweet, but as we now have seen in miniseries such as big little. True story behind kit harington hbo miniseries time. Kits passion for and belief in gunpowder are evident in every frame of the miniseries.
Guy fawkes is an activist in 17th century england who has hatched a nefarious plan. Harington, who will also executive produce the new thriller. Kit harington miniseries gunpowder lands at hbo hollywood. The first instalment of bbc ones gunpowder, a threepart retelling of the infamous 1605 catholic plot to blow up the house of lords, and, in the process, king james i, was suitably thrilling. Gunpowder written by ronan bennet top boy and directed by j blakeson the disappearance of alice creed gunpowder, a threepart thriller based on the 17th century events that led to guy fawkes day, stars kit harington game of thrones as robert catesby, who was the driving force behind the gunpowder plot in 1605 london. Gunpowder official trailer hd kit harrington hbo miniseries. Unsurprisingly, the gunpowder plot failed once again, but the gunpowder mini series is a success.
Nov 06, 2017 gunpowder, a threepart thriller based on the reallife 17th century events that led to guy fawkes day, will debut on hbo this december. Robert catesby, a 33year old warwickshire gentleman, devises a plot to blow up parliament and kill the king. Gunpowder is a british historical drama television miniseries produced by kudos and kit haringtons thriker films for bbc one. Kit haringtons gunpowder is a nasty bit of history. The act of treason was led by one named robert catesby. With kit harington, liv tyler, edward holcroft, shaun dooley. Gunpowder marks the first production for haringtons thriker films banner. Recently, the network announced their upcoming tv show gunpowder will debut in december. The miniseries, based on the reallife 17th century events that led to. The game of thrones season 8 director lineup, clarified. Unfortunately, i dont know enough about the real gunpowder plot to give an opinion on accuracy. The true story behind the hbo miniseries gunpowder.
Kit haringtons gunpowder is a nasty bit of history, handsomely dressed why, you might ask, has the gunpowder plot a failed attempt by rebellious english catholics to. Also featuring peter mullan, mark gatiss, tom cullen, edward holcroft. The threeepisode series was originally shown on the bbc in. Despite the presence of kit harington, this hbo mini series about the gunpowder plot. If youre not into the slowerpaced, make you think stuff. The miniseries, based on the reallife 17th century events that led to guy fawkes day. Kit harington plots to kill a king in trailer for hbo mini series gunpowder. The first, presumably based on jimmy mcgoverns unfilmed screenplay mary stuart at one time a bigscreen vehicle for meryl streep and glenn close with sean connery producing, is a fairly balanced look at mary queen of scots troubled reign and the reasons for its failure. Gunpowder official trailer 2017 kit harington tv show hd. Oct 21, 2017 get gunpowder dvd and bluray release date, movie poster and movie stats.