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King & Conqueror

King & Conqueror
★ 7.2/10•2025•NC16•Drama•Action & Adventure•War & Politics
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Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy are two men destined to face each other at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Two former allies, neither of whom had aspired to the British throne, are forced, by circumstances and their personal obsession, to wage war over possession of the crown.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateAug 24, 2025

Episodes

Episode 1 - InvitationE150m

Invitation

Harold of Wessex warns his father, Earl Godwin, of a rival's treachery – but he is ignored.

Aug 24, 2025

Episode 2 - The Sins of the FatherE244m

The Sins of the Father

Threatened by those in power in France and England, William and Harold each face grave danger, their families in peril. Refuge in Flanders offers hope for new mother Matilda, while vengeful Lady Emma hounds the Godwins.

Aug 25, 2025

Episode 3 - BrothersE346m

Brothers

Harold risks returning to Wessex for his wife, while William plots against Henry in France as home truths compromise family ties.

Aug 31, 2025

Episode 4 - So Be ItE449m

So Be It

Crowned heads are endangered as Harold fights for his family's rights and William tracks his royal foe.

Sep 7, 2025

Episode 5 - The Beast in the MirrorE546m

The Beast in the Mirror

Harold and Edith risk their lives to bargain with William but get a guarded reception. Harold's siblings face hardships trying to secure their family's future.

Sep 14, 2025

Episode 6 - DamageE646m

Damage

Ambition drives William and Harold to each seek costly alliances, against the advice of their womenfolk, to enhance their chances of winning the crown.

Sep 21, 2025

Episode 7 - Cost of WarE742m

Cost of War

Sacrifices have to be made when Harold strikes against a Viking invader, and William seeks a fleet. Edith fears for the future, while Matilda moves to secure hers.

Sep 28, 2025

Episode 8 - The Hand of GodE852m

The Hand of God

Harold’s depleted English forces rush to meet William's assault on the south coast. The resulting brutal battle's outcome is unpredictable.

Oct 5, 2025

Actors

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

William of Normandy

James Norton

James Norton

Harold Godwinson

Clémence Poésy

Clémence Poésy

Matilda of Normandy

Emily Beecham

Emily Beecham

Edith Swanneck

Clare Holman

Clare Holman

Gytha

Bo Bragason

Bo Bragason

Queen Gunhild

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