Series synopsis
Banshee is an American crime drama television series that premiered on Cinemax on January 11, 2013. It ended on May 20, 2016. It was created by David Schickler, Jonathan Tropper. It stars Antony Starr, Ivana Miličević, Hoon Lee and Frankie Faison.
Banshee is an American drama television series set in a small town in Pennsylvania Amish country and features an enigmatic ex-con posing as a murdered sheriff who imposes his own brand of justice while also cooking up plans that serve his own interests.
Premise
Banshee is an American drama television series set in a small town in Pennsylvania Amish country and features an enigmatic ex-con posing as a murdered sheriff who imposes his own brand of justice while also cooking up plans that serve his own interests.
Premise: Small town. Big secrets.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Antony Starr as Lucas Hood
- Ivana Miličević as Anastasia / Carrie Hopewell
- Hoon Lee as Job
- Frankie Faison as Sugar Bates
- Ulrich Thomsen as Kai Proctor
- Matthew Rauch as Clay Burton
- Trieste Kelly Dunn as Deputy Siobhan Kelly
- Matt Servitto as Deputy Brock Lotus
Supporting cast
- Lili Simmons as Rebecca Bowman
- Anthony Ruivivar as Alex Longshadow
- Ryann Shane as Deva Hopewell
- Demetrius Grosse as Deputy Emmett Yawners
- Tom Pelphrey as Kurt Bunker
- Chris Coy as Calvin Bunker
- Rus Blackwell as Gordon Hopewell
- Daniel Ross Owens as Mayor Dan Kendall
- Ben Cross as Mr. Rabbit
- Afton Williamson as Alison Medding
- Geno Segers as Chayton Littlestone
- Casey LaBow as Maggie Bunker
Guest cast
- Michael Roark as Billy B
- Dennis Flanagan as Leo Fitzpatrick
- Odette Annable as Nola Longshadow
- Gabriel Suttle as Max Hopewell
- Déjá Dee as Alma
- Chelsea Cardwell as Beaty
- Alpha Trivette as Israel Proctor
- Jennifer Griffin as Leah Proctor
- Steve Coulter as Elijah Bowman
- Sheena Zadeh as Daria
- Christos Vasilopoulos as Olek
- Robert C. Treveiler as Jackson Sperling
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 38 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | January 11, 2013 | March 15, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 10 | January 10, 2014 | March 14, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 10 | January 9, 2015 | March 13, 2015 |
| Season 4 | 8 | April 1, 2016 | May 20, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot A recently paroled master thief assumes the identity of Lucas Hood, sheriff-in-waiting of Banshee, Pa. Keeping his history a secret, Lucas befriends boxer-turned-bartender Sugar Bates, and settles into his new life as Banshee’s sheriff. Lucas inadvertently gets tangled up in the rampant corruption of shunned Amish gangster Kai Proctor, while keeping a vigilant eye out for Mr. Rabbit, the New York mob boss who wants revenge against Lucas and former partner and lover Carrie for the jewel heist that landed Lucas in prison. |
January 11, 2013 |
| 2 |
The Rave Proctor’s desperate underling Hanson decides to hold a rave in an Amish barn, selling homemade E pills stolen from Proctor to Banshee youth including Deva, Carrie’s rebellious daughter. Catching wind of the plan, Lucas and his team orchestrate a raid, but the effects of a tainted batch of pills send many revelers into convulsions, with one notable fatality. |
January 18, 2013 |
| 3 |
Meet the New Boss A mixed martial arts title bout is being planned at the local Kinaho Moon Casino, run by tribe leader Benjamin Longshadow and his son Alex. Huge profits are anticipated for Banshee investors, but the enterprise is threatened when the champion angers Lucas. |
January 25, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Little Fish In the aftermath of their bloody shootout with Rabbit, Lucas, Carrie and the Banshee Sheriff's Department (BSD) are interrogated by FBI special agent Jim Racine, who metes out punishment that may, or may not, fit the crimes. Meanwhile, Proctor sets his sights on persuading Rebecca to return to his care. As Gordon stews over his wife's betrayal, Deva shows off her resourcefulness after being caught shoplifting in a mall. Later, a straightforward armored-truck robbery turns into a dangerous high-speed chase involving a mysterious motorcycle pursuer. |
January 10, 2014 |
| 2 |
The Thunder Man Spurned by Deva and Gordon, Carrie is forced to take up a new residence. With his leadership abilities questioned by rival George Hunter and the tribal council, Alex ramps up his efforts to recover the money stolen in the casino heist. Siobhan relives a nightmare when her ex-husband, Breece Connors, shows up looking to reconnect. Lucas is asked to return Proctor's favor. |
January 17, 2014 |
| 3 |
The Warrior Class A shocking murder near an Amish farm fractures relations between the Kinaho tribe and the Amish, who are forced to rely on Proctor to fend off a vengeful mob. Investigating the crime on Kinaho turf, Lucas and his deputies find themselves confronted by uncooperative gang members and their imposing leader, Chayton Littlestone. Meanwhile, Carrie welcomes an unexpected visitor, while Lucas deals with the sudden appearance of a most unwelcome one. |
January 24, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Fire Trials With Rabbit dead and Emmet's death avenged, Banshee has since been nothing but a quiet town. But things begin to change when Hood eyes a risky new job, as Chayton returns railing the Kinaho to war. |
January 9, 2015 |
| 2 |
Snakes and Whatnot Nola returns to Banshee. Proctor's mother ails from a disease. Carrie must choose between the heist and her relationship with Colonel Douglas Stowe. |
January 16, 2015 |
| 3 |
A Fixer of Sorts Nola and Burton have a bloody confrontation. Tommy defies Chayton's orders and attacks Proctor's club. Hood's secret is threatened when a FBI agent shows up at his door, as someone close to him discovers the truth. |
January 23, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Something Out of the Bible With his inability to find Job, Lucas returns to Banshee two years later to look for a serial murderer on the loose. |
April 1, 2016 |
| 2 |
The Burden of Beauty Carrie embarks on a vigilante crusade. Brock eyes Lucas in the serial-murder case. |
April 8, 2016 |
| 3 |
The Book of Job Lucas and Carrie enlist Fat Au in a last-ditch attempt to track down Job. |
April 15, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Cinemax |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 11, 2013 |
| Last aired | May 20, 2016 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 22:00:00 |