# Where to Watch Black Butler

**Black Butler begins with the original 2008 TV run, a finished 24-episode introduction to the Phantomhive household and its dangerous agreement. Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix carry this series. A-1 Pictures mixes supernatural investigations with action and comedy, letting orderly estate scenes turn uneasy when darker motives surface. The strongest reason to watch is the tense central partnership: polished service hides a bargain neither side can forget. It should suit viewers who enjoy gothic mysteries with an occult edge and humor inside grim material. The shifting mood is deliberate, so playful household trouble and sinister cases share the same story.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GYQ43P3E6/black-butler)
- [Hulu](https://www.hulu.com/series/black-butler)
- [Netflix](http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/Black_Butler/70204955)

The legal services listed for Black Butler are Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix. Before pressing play, inspect the local listing on your preferred service to see which audio and subtitle choices it offers.

## Synopsis

In Victorian England, Ciel Phantomhive acts as the Queen's watchdog, investigating incidents linked to the empire's criminal underworld. He works with Sebastian Michaelis, a demon posing as an exceptionally capable butler. After a plot shattered Ciel's former life, Sebastian agreed to help him reach revenge before claiming the payment promised by their contract. Dangerous assignments keep reaching the manor, even as household business continues around them. Sebastian handles threats with unnatural ease, but his loyalty is contractual rather than kind. Ciel depends on someone whose assistance carries a final cost, leaving mistrust beneath even their calm exchanges.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 24
- **Premiered:** 2008
- **Studio:** A-1 Pictures
- **Score:** 7.3

## Watch Order

Start with the 2008 Black Butler TV series covered here. Its 24 episodes establish Ciel, Sebastian, their contract, and the Phantomhive household before the later seasons and subsequent arcs.

- Kuroshitsuji II (sequel)
- Kuroshitsuji: Sono Shitsuji, Kougyou (side\_story)
- Kuroshitsuji: Book of Circus (sequel)

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## FAQ

### Where can I legally watch Black Butler?

Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix are the listed services for this series. Check your local listing before starting because its audio and subtitle choices may differ by service.

### How many episodes are in the first Black Butler series?

The original Black Butler TV series contains 24 episodes. Each one runs for 24 minutes, so this listing covers the complete first installment.

### Where should I start Black Butler?

Begin with the 2008 TV series on this page. It introduces the Phantomhive household and Ciel's contract with Sebastian before the later seasons.

### Is Black Butler finished?

This 24-episode TV entry is marked finished. That status refers specifically to the series covered here, so its complete run is ready to watch.

### What kind of anime is Black Butler?

Black Butler is a manga-based TV anime from A-1 Pictures, with Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery, and Supernatural genres. Its investigations pair gothic menace with household comedy, while the central contract keeps the consequences of every success in sight.