Banshee (2013)
Kernel Score: 89% · 1,344 ratings
Genres: Crime, Drama
First aired: 2013-01-11
Seasons: 4 · 38 episodes
Where to watch Banshee
- Stream: Spectrum On Demand, HBO Max
- Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Banshee is an American drama television series set in a small town in Pennsylvania Amish country and features an enigmatic ex-con posing as a murdered sheriff who imposes his own brand of justice while also cooking up plans that serve his own interests.
Banshee parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Banshee is a violent, sexually explicit crime drama about an impostor posing as a small-town sheriff.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Reviews describe frequent, often gratuitous violence throughout the series.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — Reviews explicitly note significant sexual content alongside the violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Antony Starr as Lucas Hood
- Ivana Miličević as Anastasia / Carrie Hopewell
- Hoon Lee as Job
- Frankie Faison as Sugar Bates
- Ulrich Thomsen as Kai Proctor
- Matthew Rauch as Clay Burton
- Matt Servitto as Deputy Brock Lotus
- Lili Simmons as Rebecca Bowman
- Ryann Shane as Deva Hopewell
- Tom Pelphrey as Kurt Bunker
Banshee FAQ
Is Banshee good?
Banshee has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,344 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Banshee?
In the US you can stream Banshee on Spectrum On Demand and HBO Max and buy it from Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Banshee OK for kids?
Banshee is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Banshee is a violent, sexually explicit crime drama about an impostor posing as a small-town sheriff.
What shows are like Banshee?
If you liked Banshee, try Boardwalk Empire, Justified, Godfather of Harlem and Longmire.