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Horrible Histories
The history they don't teach you in school.
2009·11 Seasons·154 Episodes·★ 8.0
Based on the best-selling children's books and liberally splattered with guts, blood and poo, a group of British comedians offer an anarchic and unconventional take on some of history's most gruesome and funny moments, with topics including the Stone Age, the Middle Ages, the Egyptians and the Romans, among others.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your time and taste?
A lighter series choice built around character chemistry, recurring situations, or an easier episode-to-episode rhythm.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want something approachable that can work as a relaxed or repeat watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 11 seasons
Use the season and episode count to judge how much time you want to invest.
Start here
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer.
Read the synopsis first, then check the trailer and decide whether you want to invest in the longer arc.
The series
Seasons
Series 1
13 episodes
2009
Series 2
12 episodes
2010
Series 3
13 episodes
2011
Series 4
13 episodes
2012
Series 5
13 episodes
2013
Series 6
15 episodes
2015
Series 7
15 episodes
2017
Season 8
15 episodes
2019
Season 9
15 episodes
2021
Season 10
15 episodes
2023
Season 11
15 episodes
2025