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The Dark Ages: An Age of Light

8.020121 seasonGTV SeriesDocumentary

Christianity slowly emerged from being a persecuted minority to the state religion of the Roman Empire. This episode is a history of the ways believers grappled with a way to depict Jesus. Simple symbolic meaning developed into splendid art and churches.

DirectorWaldemar Januszczak
WriterWaldemar Januszczak

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Clash of the Gods
Nov 27, 2012 6.0
E2
What the Barbarians Did for Us
Dec 4, 2012 6.0
E3
The Wonder of Islam
Dec 11, 2012 6.0
E4
The Men of the North
Dec 18, 2012 6.0

Cast · Directed by Waldemar Januszczak

WJWaldemar Januszczak
Waldemar Januszczak
Self - Presenter

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The Dark Ages: An Age of Light — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Dark Ages: An Age of Light?

The Dark Ages: An Age of Light is streaming on Plex in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Dark Ages: An Age of Light on Netflix?

No, The Dark Ages: An Age of Light is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Plex.

Is The Dark Ages: An Age of Light on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Dark Ages: An Age of Light isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Plex instead.

Where can I watch The Dark Ages: An Age of Light for free?

The Dark Ages: An Age of Light is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Canada.

How many seasons are in The Dark Ages: An Age of Light?

The Dark Ages: An Age of Light has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2012.

Are all episodes of The Dark Ages: An Age of Light out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The Dark Ages: An Age of Light are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Dark Ages: An Age of Light?

No — The Dark Ages: An Age of Light ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.