Barkskins

TV Series
2020–
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50m

IMDb RATING

7.3/10

2.7K

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Matthew Lillard and Tallulah Haddon in Barkskins (2020)

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Based on the novel by Pulitzer-winner Annie Proulx, BARKSKINS follows a disparate group of outcasts who must navigate brutal hardships, competing interests, and tangled loyalties at the cros... Read allBased on the novel by Pulitzer-winner Annie Proulx, BARKSKINS follows a disparate group of outcasts who must navigate brutal hardships, competing interests, and tangled loyalties at the crossroads of civilization- late 1600s New France.Based on the novel by Pulitzer-winner Annie Proulx, BARKSKINS follows a disparate group of outcasts who must navigate brutal hardships, competing interests, and tangled loyalties at the crossroads of civilization- late 1600s New France.

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IMDb RATING

7.3/10

2.7K

YOUR RATING

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TopTop-rated 1 season 2020

• 2020

Marcia Gay Harden

Mathilde Geffard

• 2020

Aneurin Barnard

Hamish Goames

• 2020

James Bloor

Charles Duquet

• 2020

Christian Cooke

Rene Sel

• 2020

David Wilmot

Captain Bouchard

• 2020

Thomas M. Wright

Elisha Cooke

• 2020

Tallulah Haddon

Melissande

• 2020

Kaniehtiio Horn

Mari

• 2020

Lily Sullivan

Delphine

• 2020

Zahn McClarnon

Yvon

• 2020

Lola Skye Reid

Renardette

• 2020

Kent McQuaid

Eric (Deputy)

• 2020

Steven McCarthy

Father Clape

• 2020

Leni Parker

Mother Sabrine

• 2020

Domenic Di Rosa

Father Gabriel

• 2020

Anton Koval

Guy (Deputy)

• 2020

Chaske Spencer

Sachem

• 2020

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7smashedblocked

Alarmingly abrupt ending... like infuriatingly so.

Fantastic historical drama. Fascinating characters, beautiful settings, visceral action sequences - terrible abrupt ending. Like screeching tires abrupt. I kept thinking maybe there was another episode or two... maybe a second half of the season coming later? Nope. Seems like that was it. I know it was adapted from a much longer novel, but the amount of unresolved plot was distressing. If this is all there is, with no further seasons/episodes, I will leave with a horrible taste in my mouth.

9fglt

Strong combination of history and mystery...

The limited series starts off gritty and, while it's a slower build, it seems to keep things interesting combining an early American historical setting with an element of mystery - shady characters, native American lore and a mysterious beast. I personally can't speak to how closely it follows the book but I thoroughly enjoy this genre, historically-based thrillers that build on mystery without turning into a complete fantasy. The program bears a similarity in style at least to The Terror which aired on the History Channel a few years back and was an amazing limited series. If you happened to enjoy that program, you likely enjoy this one as well.

10taylormalkus

Frantically looks for second season updates

Loved it! Immediately immerses you in another world, full of characters with depth and intrigue. A great mix of factual history and drama - I even learned a couple of new things along the way. Surprised to see there aren't yet plans for a second season - hopeful they'll press on with this one!

9DeadManWalking1

finally something worth watching on tv

Barkskins is set during one of my favorite periods of Canadian and American history. The series is populated with a number of unusual but sharply drawn characters driven by diverse set of motives as only Annie Proulx could write them. Entertaining and highly educational, Barkskins paints a detailed portrait of an important and interesting period of Western history.

8chakraroc

Definately worth watching

A little hard to keep the characters straight at first but that clears up quickly. This show gives a pretty authentic look at how people lived and how brutal their lives were. It also takes a swipe at racism towards Indigenous people which is more than most historical entertainment does. Europeans were every bit as brutal and doublecrossing as portrayed.