Forged in Fire

Forged in Fire is currently streaming in Australia on BINGE and Foxtel Now, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus, and it delivers exactly the kind of format-driven drama that keeps people talking. 10 seasons of it means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. The casting and pacing are what separate this from the rest of the genre. Start it on BINGE whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason Forged in Fire keeps coming up in conversation. Forged in Fire has the format that countless others have tried to copy since. Competitors re-create weapons from historical periods ranging from Japanese katanas to medieval broadswords to ancient throwing blades. Each entry is judged on its artistry as well as its functionality and accuracy. The casting of David Lain Baker and Doug Marcaida is sharper than the genre usually manages. It ran for 10 seasons (2015–2025), and the writing holds up across every one of them. The editing in Forged in Fire does a lot of quiet work shaping how you feel about every person on screen. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Forged in Fire is impossible to watch casually — expect strong opinions. Fans of BattleBots will recognise the sensibility here immediately. 10 seasons in, there is no shortage of material once you get started. The production understands its own premise and executes on it without apology. If you have enjoyed similar formats before, this is one of the stronger examples of what the genre can do.

Forged in Fire is currently airing new episodes — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.