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Wagner

6.819831 seasonTV SeriesDrama

A huge panorama of Wagner's life and work, from before the 1848 Revolution, through his exile in Switzerland, his rescue by the besotted King Ludwig II of Bavaria to the final triumph at Bayreuth.

DirectorTony Palmer

WriterCharles Wood

Where to watch

Not available in United States

Streaming in 4 other countries

Wagner isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1

Episode 1

Oct 3, 1983

E2

Episode 2

Oct 10, 1983

E3

Episode 3

Oct 17, 1983

E4

Episode 4

Oct 24, 1983

E5

Episode 5

Oct 31, 1983

E6

Episode 6

Nov 7, 1983

E7

Episode 7

Nov 14, 1983

E8

Episode 8

Nov 21, 1983

E9

Episode 9

Nov 28, 1983

E10

Episode 10

Dec 5, 1983

Cast · Directed by Tony Palmer

Richard Burton

Marthe Keller

Mathilde Wesendonck

Miguel Herz-Kestranek

Miguel Herz-Kestranek

Hans von Bülow

Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

Ralph Richardson

Ralph Richardson

Vanessa Redgrave

Vanessa Redgrave

Cosima von Bulow

John Gielgud

László Gálffi

László Gálffi

King Ludwig II of Bavaria

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Wagner — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Wagner?

Wagner isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Austria, Switzerland and Germany and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Wagner on Netflix?

No, Wagner is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is Wagner on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Wagner isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Wagner for free?

Wagner isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in Wagner?

Wagner has 1 season in total (10 episodes). The series concluded in 1983.

Are all episodes of Wagner out yet?

Yes — all 10 episodes across 1 season of Wagner are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Wagner?

No — Wagner ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.