The Great Fire (2014)

Drama · History

In 1666, against the decadent backdrop of King Charles II’s court and centering on the circumstances that lead to the catastrophic fire, Thomas Farriner deals with family at the bakery in Pudding Lane, the playboy King’s extravagant lifestyle, and Farriner’s complex relationship with his fictional sister-in-law, Sarah.

IMDb rating: 6.0 (867 votes)
Episode average: 6.6 +0.6 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2014)

6.60 avg 4 episodes 6.7 → 6.4 45 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Episode #1.1	6.7	67
2	Episode #1.2	6.9	60
3	Episode #1.3	6.4	50
4	Episode #1.4	6.4	44