Adapted from four novels by Ford Madox Ford, Parade’s End on HBO Max is a historical drama set during the end of the Edwardian era and the onset of World War I. Amid the rising political and social upheaval, the story follows the life of a British gentleman, Christopher Tietjens (Benedict Cumberbatch), as he fights his attraction towards a young suffragette while trying to remain faithful to his cruel socialite wife.
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How Many Episodes Are in Parade’s End?
There are five episodes in Parade’s End. The runtime of the episodes averages between 59-61 minutes. You can check the complete list of Parade’s End episodes and their release dates below.
- “Episode 1”: August 24, 2012
- “Episode 2”: August 31, 2012
- “Episode 3”: September 7, 2012
- “Episode 4”: September 14, 2012
- “Episode 5”: September 21, 2012
What Are the Critics Saying About Parade’s End?
Parade’s End has no official critics rating or average audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The series, however, has a user score of 7.5/10 on IMDB.
Sam Wollaston from The Guardian writes, “[Tom] Stoppard’s script is tight and perfect, and there are fine performances wherever you look… This is thoughtful, thought-provoking, intelligent drama, as deep-rooted, multi-branched, twisted and significant as the Groby Great Tree itself.”
Time Magazine’s James Poniewozik says, “Sometimes unwieldy, sometimes beautiful, Parade’s End is–like the turbulent new order it ushers in–a bit of a mess, with no easily identifiable good guys.”
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Is Parade’s End Suitable for Kids?
Parade’s End is rated TV-MA, which means it is meant for viewing by mature audiences only. The content material is not suitable for children under 17.