Into the Badlands (2015)
Kernel Score: 85% · 805 ratings
Genres: Action & Adventure, Drama
First aired: 2015-11-15
Seasons: 3 · 32 episodes
Where to watch Into the Badlands
- Stream: Philo, AMC+, Spectrum On Demand
- Free with ads: Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
In a land controlled by feudal barons, a great warrior and a young boy embark on a journey across a dangerous land to find enlightenment. A genre-bending martial arts series very loosely based on the classic Chinese tale Journey to the West.
Into the Badlands parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that Into the Badlands is a TV-14 martial arts drama set in a violent post-apocalyptic feudal world.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Frequent martial arts combat violence drives this post-apocalyptic action series.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Emily Beecham as The Widow
- Orla Brady as Lydia
- Daniel Wu as Sunny
- Nick Frost as Bajie
- Alexia Ioannides as Tilda
- Aramis Knight as M.K.
- Maddison Jaizani as Odessa
- Lewis Tan as Gaius Chau
Into the Badlands FAQ
Is Into the Badlands good?
Into the Badlands has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 805 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Into the Badlands?
In the US you can stream Into the Badlands on Philo, AMC+ and Spectrum On Demand, watch it free with ads on Hoopla, The Roku Channel and Plex and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Into the Badlands OK for kids?
Into the Badlands is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Into the Badlands is a TV-14 martial arts drama set in a violent post-apocalyptic feudal world.
What shows are like Into the Badlands?
If you liked Into the Badlands, try The Walking Dead, See, Shōgun and Fate: The Winx Saga.