P.O.W. (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 2003, P.O.W. is a drama series.
What it’s about. P.O.W. was a television series consisting of 6 episodes, broadcast on ITV in 2003. The series starred James D'Arcy and Joe Absolom. The drama series is based on true stories, set in Germany in the year 1940 and follows the character of Jim Caddon as he is captured after his plane crashes during a bombing raid over Normandy. In contrast to previous entries in the World War Two prison escape genre such as The Colditz Story, it concentrated on escape attempts by other ranks rather than officers. The series was filmed in Lithuania and first broadcast on television on 10 October 2003. A second series has not been commissioned, though ITV followed it with several other World War Two dramas including Colditz and Island at War. The title "P.O.W." stands for "prisoner of war".
Who’s in it. P.O.W. stars Joe Absolom, Amelia Curtis, James D'Arcy and Patrick Baladi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, P.O.W. has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch P.O.W. page.
If you liked it. Fans of P.O.W. tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch P.O.W. (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for P.O.W. change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is P.O.W. worth watching?
- P.O.W. holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in P.O.W.?
- P.O.W. stars Joe Absolom, Amelia Curtis, James D'Arcy, Patrick Baladi and Anatole Taubman.
- When was P.O.W. released?
- P.O.W. was released in 2003.