Epic Hungarian historical TV show Hunyadi hits Netflix
The epic Hungarian TV series Hunyadi has arrived on Netflix, bringing the dramatic life of János Hunyadi to a global audience. The show offers sweeping battles, high-stakes drama and much more. However, not every detail sticks to the history books, something keen-eyed fans and historians have already begun to point out.
About the TV show
Hunyadi is a gripping historical drama that tells the story of János Hunyadi, one of Hungary’s most legendary figures. Set in the turbulent 15th century, the series follows his journey from a determined outsider to a fearless military leader, taking on the powerful Ottoman Empire to defend his homeland. With epic battles, political intrigue, and moments of deep personal sacrifice, the TV show brings history to life in a way that’s both dramatic and deeply human.
Hunyadi on Netflix
24.hu writes that less than a day after its dramatic finale aired on TV2, depicting the historic victory at Nándorfehérvár and the death of the title character, the complete Hunyadi series has landed on Netflix. All ten episodes of the Hungarian historical TV drama are now available to stream on the world’s largest platform. The TV show is rated 16+ and can be watched in Hungarian with both Hungarian and English subtitles. The director’s cut is also available, featuring the characters speaking in the original languages relevant to their roles, adding further authenticity to this epic portrayal of 15th-century European history.
Inaccuracies
24.hu also notes that there are some inaccuracies in the epic season finale. As the credits approached, the series looked to the future with a reference to Hunyadi’s son, stating that “two years after his father’s death, the young Matthias was crowned King of the Hungarians on the ice of the Danube.” However, this detail is historically inaccurate. Matthias was actually elected on the fields of Rákos, and his official coronation took place years later, on 29 March 1464, in Székesfehérvár.
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