Series1998–2003

Hornblower

Name: Hornblower
Genre: Drama, Action & Adventure, War & Politics
Released: 1998-10-07

7.7/10 TMDB3 seasons8 episodesDrama, Action & Adventure, War & Politics

Set during the 18th century Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower, a young and shy midshipman, rises through the ranks to become an admiral.

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5 Jan2 hrs★ 10.0 TMDB

Loyalty

Finally promoted to Captain and given command of HMS Hotspur, Hornblower is sent to France to determine the status of Napoleon's pledge of peace, but instead he discovers Napoleon's troops waiting to invade. He also begins a romantic relationship with the young Maria Mason.

6 Jan2 hrs★ 9.0 TMDB

Duty

Soon after getting married, Hornblower is sent on a search and rescue mission for a British ship (under the command of an old friend) last reported off the French coast. In the midst of the search, the HMS Hotspur picks up some unwanted passengers and attempts to discover the objective of a small French invasion force.