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Looking for the Hobbit

5.520141 seasonTV SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDocumentary

À la recherche du Hobbit (French for Looking for the Hobbit) is an exploratory documentary series directed by Olivier Simonnet in 2014, in which illustrator John Howe, story-teller Nicolas Mezzalira, and Professor Leo Carruthers of the…

DirectorOlivier Simonnet

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Tolkien's Worlds
Nov 30, 2014
E2
The Magical Forest of Brocéliande
Dec 7, 2014
E3
In the Footsteps of King Arthur
Dec 14, 2014
E4
The Lost Gold of the Rhine
Dec 21, 2014
E5
The Creatures of the North
Dec 26, 2014

Cast · Directed by Olivier Simonnet

JHJohn Howe
John Howe
NMNicolas Mezzalira
Nicolas Mezzalira

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Looking for the Hobbit — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Looking for the Hobbit?

Looking for the Hobbit is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Looking for the Hobbit on Netflix?

No, Looking for the Hobbit is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Looking for the Hobbit on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Looking for the Hobbit is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Looking for the Hobbit for free?

Looking for the Hobbit is available on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Looking for the Hobbit?

Looking for the Hobbit has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 2014.

Are all episodes of Looking for the Hobbit out yet?

Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of Looking for the Hobbit are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Looking for the Hobbit?

No — Looking for the Hobbit ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.