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Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands

5.420161 seasonTV-14TV SeriesAction & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

Beowulf, a hero of the Geats, comes to the aid of Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, whose mead hall in Heorot has been under attack by a monster known as Grendel.

ProducersTim Haines·James Dormer

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Jan 3, 2016 5.3
E2
Episode 2
Jan 10, 2016 3.5
E3
Episode 3
Jan 17, 2016 1.0
E4
Episode 4
Jan 24, 2016 3.0
E5
Episode 5
Jan 31, 2016 3.5
E6
Episode 6
Feb 7, 2016 1.0
E7
Episode 7
Feb 14, 2016 1.0
E8
Episode 8
Feb 21, 2016 1.0
E9
Episode 9
Feb 28, 2016 1.0
E10
Episode 10
Mar 6, 2016 1.0
E11
Episode 11
Mar 13, 2016 1.0
E12
Episode 12
Mar 20, 2016 1.0

Cast

KBKieran Bew
Kieran Bew
Beowulf
JWJoanne Whalley
Joanne Whalley
Rheda
ESEd Speleers
Ed Speleers
Slean
LDLaura Donnelly
Laura Donnelly
Elvina
GGGísli Örn Garðarsson
Gísli Örn Garðarsson
Breca
JRJack Rowan
Jack Rowan
Brinni
ECElliot Cowan
Elliot Cowan
Abrecan
EHEdward Hogg
Edward Hogg
Varr
ETEllora Torchia
Ellora Torchia
Vishka

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Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands?

Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands is streaming on Netflix, Peacock Premium and Netflix Standard in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.

Is Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands on Netflix?

Yes — Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands is available on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Netflix and Peacock Premium instead.

Where can I watch Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands for free?

Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and The Roku Channel in United States.

How many seasons are in Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands?

Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands has 1 season in total (12 episodes). The series concluded in 2016.

Are all episodes of Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands out yet?

Yes — all 12 episodes across 1 season of Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands?

No — Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.