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Blackadder

8.019834 seasonsTV-PGTV SeriesComedy

Blackadder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history, from the muck of the Middle Ages to the frontline of The Great War.

WritersBen Elton·Richard Curtis
ProducerJohn Lloyd

Where to watch

Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video
Availability shown for New Zealand · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Captain Cook
Sep 28, 1989 7.8
E2
Corporal Punishment
Oct 5, 1989 8.3
E3
Major Star
Oct 12, 1989 7.8
E4
Private Plane
Oct 19, 1989 8.1
E5
General Hospital
Oct 26, 1989 7.9
E6
Goodbyeee
Nov 2, 1989 8.6

Cast

Rowan Atkinson
Rowan Atkinson
Captain Edmund Blackadder
Tony Robinson
Tony Robinson
Private S. Baldrick
Hugh Laurie
Hugh Laurie
Lieutenant The Honourable George Colthurst St. Barleigh
Tim McInnerny
Tim McInnerny
Captain Kevin Darling
Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry
General Sir Anthony Cecil Hogmanay Melchett

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Blackadder — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Blackadder?

Blackadder is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in New Zealand. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Blackadder on Netflix?

No, Blackadder is not on Netflix in New Zealand as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Blackadder on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Blackadder is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in New Zealand as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Blackadder for free?

Blackadder is available on Amazon Prime Video in New Zealand, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Blackadder?

Blackadder has 4 seasons in total (24 episodes). The series concluded in 1989.

Are all episodes of Blackadder out yet?

Yes — all 24 episodes across 4 seasons of Blackadder are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 5 of Blackadder?

No — Blackadder ended after 4 seasons, so there is no Season 5.