Banished

2015 • BBC America
4.2
21 reviews
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Season 1 episodes (7)

1 Episode 1
15-03-05
It is 1788 in New South Wales, and dawn is breaking over the ramshackle camp where British convicts and their masters are waking up to another dangerous day.
2 Episode 2
15-03-11
Freeman must tackle bully Marston, who is persisting in stealing his food. Drastic action is required.
3 Episode 3
15-03-18
The marriage of Elizabeth and Tommy is blessed by Reverend Johnson. Kitty continues to suffer the attentions of Major Ross.
4 Episode 4
15-03-25
Mary Johnson shares her past sorrow with the insightful convict Anne Meredith as the camp waits for news of Freeman.
5 Episode 5
15-04-01
To everyone's amazement Freeman is alive, and Major Ross is deeply affected by a personal loss.
6 Episode 6
15-04-08
Rebellion is in the air, and Tommy's headstrong behaviour risks all Elizabeth's plans for the future.
7 Episode 7
15-04-15
James Freeman faces the most difficult decision of his life. With the prisoners far outnumbering the soldiers, what will the outcome be?

About this show

A compelling drama from the Emmy award-winning writer Jimmy McGovern. In 1787 Britain banished its unwanted citizens – orphans, petty thieves, prostitutes and highwaymen – to Sydney in Australia. They found it to be so hot, barren and hostile that very few Englishmen wanted to set foot there. Yet these rejects, overseen by a small number of British officers and marines were expected to establish a colony. Somehow, in spite of famine, drought, escapes, hangings and floggings, the colony thrived. This drama shows how a group of misfit characters established a new society, following their friendships and love stories, their struggles and successes.

Ratings and reviews

4.2
21 reviews
Rene
June 27, 2020
I binged watched it before I realized there were only 7 episodes. Great mini-series. Love historical dramas!
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Erin Mook
May 1, 2017
Loved it. Wish there was more. Please bring back.
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Brenda Braswell
June 19, 2016
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