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Blackadder
Richard Curtis · Series · 1983
You loved Blackadder for its biting mockery of authority and the way it finds humor in the crushing weight of history.
Books on the same thread
Not So Quiet
Helen Zenna Smith · Book · 1989
This novel offers a bitter, feminist perspective on the First World War that echoes the cynical, weary tone found in the final series of Blackadder while exploring life during wartime.
Darkmans
Nicola Barker · Book · 2007
If Blackadder's cyclical view of history appealed to you, this novel matches that tone by treating the past as a sick joke that keeps repeating itself through an anachronistic lens.
Black Beauty
Anna Sewell · Book · 1877
If Blackadder hit, Black Beauty shares the thread.
The Good Soldier Švejk (Osudy dobrého vojáka Švejka za světové války)
Jaroslav Hašek, Josef Lada · Book · 1923
If you enjoyed Blackadder for its cynical take on military incompetence, you will appreciate how this novel uses a simple-minded protagonist to expose the absolute absurdity of war and authority.
Films on the same thread
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Brian Henson · Film · 1992
If Blackadder hit, The Muppet Christmas Carol shares the thread.
Barry Lyndon
Film · 1975
Fans of Blackadder will recognize the familiar arc of an ambitious rogue climbing the social ladder through wit and cunning, mirroring the same self-serving spirit found in Edmund Blackadder's schemes.
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
Terry Jones · Film · 1983
This film shares the dark, surreal comedic DNA of Blackadder, using sketches to dissect the inherent absurdity of bureaucracy and the human condition with a similarly sharp, satirical edge.
Babylon
Damien Chazelle · Film · 2022
If Blackadder hit, Babylon shares the thread.
Podcasts on the same thread
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
Dan Carlin · Podcast · 2025
If Blackadder hit, Dan Carlin's Hardcore History shares the thread.
Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroy · Podcast · 2026
Much like the historical parody in Blackadder, this podcast finds the comedy in human failure, specifically focusing on the absurd and misguided ways people have historically attempted to fix themselves.
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Common questions
What order should I watch Blackadder in?
You can follow the lineage of the various Edmund Blackadders chronologically through British history. The series begins in the muck of the Middle Ages and progresses through different eras until it reaches the frontline of the First World War.
Is Blackadder based on a single continuous story?
No, Blackadder does not follow one single narrative. Instead, it traces the cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders across different periods of British history, ranging from the Middle Ages to the First World War.
How long does the Blackadder lineage span?
The Blackadder series spans a significant portion of British history. It begins in the muck of the Middle Ages and concludes at the frontline of the First World War, showcasing the self-serving nature of the Edmund Blackadder family line.
What is the premise of Blackadder?
Blackadder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history. The episodes span from the muck of the Middle Ages to the frontline of the First World War, highlighting the recurring nature of the Blackadder family.