Banshee (2013)

Overview

Banshee is an American crime drama television series created by Jonathan Tropper and David Schickler. It premiered on January 11, 2013, on Cinemax. The series consists of 4 seasons (38 episodes) and concluded on May 20, 2016.

Plot: The main character is an unidentified thief and ex-convict who, after 15 years in prison, arrives in the town of Banshee, Pennsylvania. He assumes the identity of the new sheriff, who dies in a fight, and starts a new life while trying to avoid the revenge of his former boss, the Ukrainian gangster Rabbit. The series is known for its brutal fight scenes, complex characters, and tense storyline.

Franchise: The series has no direct sequels or prequels, but there is a spin-off Banshee: Origins (2013–2016) — a series of short films that reveal the backstories of the characters.

Franchise chronology:

• Banshee: Origins (2013–2016) — a web series of 8 short episodes that complement the main series.
• Banshee (2013–2016) — the main series, 4 seasons, 38 episodes.