Barkskins
“Blood. Land. Empire.”
Series Overview
A disparate group of outcasts and dreamers battle to escape their pasts while navigating the brutal frontier hardships, competing interests, and tangled loyalties at the crossroads of civilization: the New World. Based on the novel by Pulitzer-winner Annie Proulx.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 8 Episodes
50 min per episode
2020 – 2020
Premiered: Mon, May 25, 2020
Elwood ReidLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “The Black Sun”
Preparations begin for Trepagny and Melissande's wedding as Delphine and Cooke explore a future together. Goames' loyalty to the company is tested.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Nat Geo’s BARKSKINS | Limited Series TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-24
Cast & Creators
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David Thewlis
Claude Trepagny
Marcia Gay Harden
Mathilde Geffard
Aneurin Barnard
Hamish Goames
James Bloor
Charles Duquet
Zahn McClarnon
Yvon
David Wilmot
Constable Bouchard
Tallulah Haddon
Melissande
Christian Cooke
Rene Sel
Lily Sullivan
Delphine
Thomas M. Wright
Elisha Cooke
Kaniehtiio Horn
Mari
Lola Skye Reid
Renardette
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elwood Reid
Annie Proulx
Colin Stetson
Sheri Holman, Annie Proulx, Garrett Basch, Eli Bush, Elwood Reid
Department Leadership Roster
Sheri Holman
Producer
Isabelle Guay
Production Design
Anna Terrazas
Costume Design
Colin Stetson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
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What is Barkskins about?
A disparate group of outcasts and dreamers battle to escape their pasts while navigating the brutal frontier hardships, competing interests, and tangled loyalties at the crossroads of civilization: the New World. Based on the novel by Pulitzer-winner Annie Proulx.
How many seasons does Barkskins have?
Barkskins comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Barkskins?
Key cast members in Barkskins include David Thewlis, Marcia Gay Harden, Aneurin Barnard, James Bloor, Zahn McClarnon.
Who created or directed Barkskins?
Barkskins was developed and directed by Elwood Reid.