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The Hollow Crown: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

BBC (U.K.) drama and history series (2012–2016), 2 seasons.

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Quick answer · Season 2

The Hollow Crown is a drama and history series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2012 to 2016 with 2 seasons and 7 episodes. The Hollow Crown has ended. Its final episode aired on May 21, 2016.

U.S. premiere: May 7, 2016
Where: BBC (U.K.)
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 3
Finale: May 21, 2016

Where to watch The Hollow Crown season 2 in the U.S.

Where to watch The Hollow Crown season 2 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
BBC (U.K.)	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	May 7, 2016 – May 21, 2016	Original U.K. run on BBC Two. [1]

Season 2 episode schedule

The Hollow Crown season 2 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Henry VI Part 1	Sat, May 7, 2016 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Henry VI Part 2	Sat, May 14, 2016 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Richard III	Sat, May 21, 2016 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About The Hollow Crown

The Hollow Crown is a drama and history series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2012 to 2016 with 2 seasons and 7 episodes. The Hollow Crown has ended. Its final episode aired on May 21, 2016.

Season 2: Season 2 of The Hollow Crown aired from May 7, 2016 to May 21, 2016 on BBC (U.K.) (3 episodes).

Network / service: BBC Two (first aired June 30, 2012)
Official site: bbc.co.uk
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Anton Lesser (Duke of Exeter), Rory Kinnear (Henry Bolingbroke / King Henry IV), Jeremy Irons (Henry Bolingbroke / King Henry IV), Simon Russell Beale (Falstaff), Tom Hiddleston (Prince Hal / Henry V)

All seasons

Season 2

Season complete

Season 2 of The Hollow Crown aired from May 7, 2016 to May 21, 2016 on BBC (U.K.) (3 episodes).

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Season 1

Season complete

Season 1 of The Hollow Crown aired from June 30, 2012 to July 21, 2012 on BBC (U.K.) (4 episodes).

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Common questions

How many seasons of The Hollow Crown are there?

The Hollow Crown has 2 seasons and 7 episodes listed, airing from June 30, 2012 to May 21, 2016.

Is The Hollow Crown cancelled or ended?

The Hollow Crown has ended. Its final episode aired on May 21, 2016.

Where can I watch The Hollow Crown?

The Hollow Crown originally aired on BBC (U.K.) in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check BBC (U.K.)'s own app and the major streaming services for the current home.