The Tyrant King (1968): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1968, The Tyrant King is a drama series.

What it’s about. The Tyrant King follows three teenagers as they traverse London searching for an answer to a hidden secret. A quest fraught with drama and danger takes them to some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks and beyond (a reflection of the drama’s origin as an adventure story published by London Transport), while the action is complemented by an atmospheric contemporary soundtrack featuring, among others, Pink Floyd, The Nice, Cream and The Moody Blues. This six-part mystery thriller was Thames Television’s very first production. Shot on location on 16mm film, it was effectively an experiment to assess the feasibility of a small-scale production unit within the company – a subsidiary that would eventually become the legendary Euston Films, responsible for a string of phenomenally successful dramas including The Sweeney and Minder.

Who’s in it. The Tyrant King stars Candace Glendenning as Charlotte Hallen, Philip Madoc as Scarface, Murray Melvin as Gerald Gould and Kim Fortune as Peter Thorne, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Tyrant King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tyrant King page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Tyrant King tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.