Back from the Dead (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Series · ★ 6

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Released in 2011, Back from the Dead is a documentary series.

What it’s about. The series uncovers some extraordinary warrior skeletons from history: Samurai, Crusaders and The British Navy. The episodes will unleash the full force of modern forensics upon them: battle scars, bone deformations and recoverable scraps of DNA will all be tested and explored.

Who’s in it. Back from the Dead stars Toby Osmond as Archer and James Capel as Templar Knight.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Back from the Dead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back from the Dead page.

If you liked it. Fans of Back from the Dead tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Back from the Dead (2011)?
In US, Back from the Dead is available to stream on HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Back from the Dead worth watching?
Back from the Dead holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Back from the Dead?
Back from the Dead stars Toby Osmond and James Capel.
When was Back from the Dead released?
Back from the Dead was released in 2011.