Is the TV show Charles II: The Power and The Passion available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?

At Stream Tracker, we help you find where to watch period dramas — starting with Charles II: The Power and the Passion (2003). This four-part BBC miniseries follows the Restoration of the monarchy and the turbulent reign of Charles II, from the end of the Interregnum to his struggle with Parliament, his courtly intrigues and notorious mistresses (notably Barbara Villiers), and the delicate task of stitching a nation back together after the Civil War. Because broadcast history matters for viewers, note that the U.S. airing under the title The Last King: The Power and the Passion of King Charles II was heavily cut by A&E — nearly an hour removed — which damages continuity in places. In this article, Stream Tracker checks current streaming options across Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video and AppleTV+ (and points out where to find the uncut BBC version where available), plus any notable critical recognition and release versions you should watch for.

Synopsis

Presented in four parts on BBC One from 16 November to 7 December 2003, this television miniseries chronicles the rule of King Charles II, beginning in the months leading up to his 1660 Restoration. It centers on his fraught relationship with Parliament, his passionate and often scandalous affairs—most notably with Barbara Villiers—and his attempts to rebuild a nation scarred by civil war. When aired in the United States under the title The Last King: The Power and the Passion of King Charles II, A&E excised nearly an hour of material, creating edits that frequently disrupt the original narrative’s continuity and coherence.

Release date

2003

Seasons / Episodes

1s / 4ep

Total duration

4h 0min

Rating

Country

Royaume-Uni

Genre(s)

Biographie, Drame, Histoire

Cast

Charlie Creed-Miles Christian Coulson Shirley Henderson Rupert Graves Helen McCrory Shaun Dingwall Robert Cavanah