Set during the 18th century Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower, a young and shy midshipman, rises through the ranks to become an admiral.
Where to Watch Season 1
4 Episodes
The Even Chance
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Episode 1The Even ChanceIn 1793, 17-year-old Horatio Hornblower begins his career in His Majesty's Navy, and must prove himself in battle when war is declared.
The Examination for Lieutenant
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Episode 2The Examination for LieutenantPromoted to Acting Lieutenant, Hornblower is forced to question his readiness for command.
The Duchess and the Devil
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Episode 3The Duchess and the DevilHornblower leads a daring raid on a French sloop, and is rewarded by being allowed to set sail for England.
The Frogs and the Lobsters
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Episode 4The Frogs and the LobstersThe Admiralty endorses a daring plan to overthrow the French government.
Cast of Season 1
Ioan GruffuddHoratio Hornblower
Jamie BamberArchie Kennedy
Robert LindsaySir Edward Pellew
Paul CopleyMatthews
Sean GilderStyles
Colin MacLachlanMaster Bowles
Simon SherlockOldroyd
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