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Hornblower

7.819983 seasons15TV SeriesDramaWar & PoliticsAction & Adventure

Set during the 18th century Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower, a young and shy midshipman, rises through the ranks to become an admiral.

ProducersDelia Fine·Andrew Benson

Where to watch

ITVX Premium

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1

Loyalty

Jan 5, 2003 10.0

E2

Duty

Jan 6, 2003 9.0

Cast

Ioan Gruffudd

Horatio Hornblower

Paul McGann

Robert Lindsay

Sir Edward Pellew

Paul Copley

Sean Gilder

Julia Sawalha

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Hornblower — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hornblower?

Hornblower is streaming on ITVX Premium in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hornblower on Netflix?

No, Hornblower is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on ITVX Premium.

Is Hornblower on Amazon Prime Video?

Hornblower isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Hornblower for free?

Hornblower is available to stream free (with ads) on ITVX in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in Hornblower?

Hornblower has 3 seasons in total (8 episodes). The series concluded in 2003.

Are all episodes of Hornblower out yet?

Yes — all 8 episodes across 3 seasons of Hornblower are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 4 of Hornblower?

No — Hornblower ended after 3 seasons, so there is no Season 4.