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The Winter King

The Winter King
★ 6.5/10•2023•50m•TV-MA•Action & Adventure•Drama•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Before Britain, there was Arthur.

Bastard son Arthur returns to the land he's been banished from to find a kingdom in chaos. Seeking the aid of his oldest confidants, Arthur aims to right Britain's path as he faces the most unexpected of obstacles.

StatusCanceled
Runtime50m
LanguageEN
First Air DateDec 21, 2023

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E160m

Episode 1

High King Uther banishes his son Arthur, who rescues a dying boy named Derfel. Arthur entrusts Derfel to Merlin and Nimue. Years later, Uther has a new heir, but Merlin has a dark vision for the future.

Dec 21, 2023

Episode 2 - Episode 2E254m

Episode 2

An untimely death leads Merlin to locate Arthur and urge him to come back to Britain; chaos ensues when Gundleus assaults Avalon.

Dec 21, 2023

Episode 3 - Episode 3E359m

Episode 3

Arthur takes Gundleus prisoner. Nimue struggles with the trauma of her rape and plans to kill Gundleus. Arthur learns that Gundleus' uncle Gorfydd is preparing for war. Nimue tries to pull Derfel into her plans, but Derfel can't betray Arthur.

Dec 21, 2023

Episode 4 - Episode 4E457m

Episode 4

Nimue returns to Avalon, where she is found by Merlin. Derfel and Owain travel to collect taxes from King Cadwys. Gundleus returns to Caer Cadarn.

Dec 21, 2023

Episode 5 - Episode 5E556m

Episode 5

Derfel feels uncomfortable about the attack on the mine – which Owain is keeping a secret. Nimue is discovered by Merlin who helps heal her. Tristan arrives demanding retribution but Owain denies his guilt.

Dec 21, 2023

Episode 6 - Episode 6E656m

Episode 6

Arthur and the tribe kings enter peace talks. Arthur meets Guinevere, Ceinwyn's lady-in-waiting, while traveling.

Dec 27, 2023

Episode 7 - Episode 7E754m

Episode 7

Arthur and Guinevere meet secretly before Arthur and Ceinwyn are to be married.

Dec 27, 2023

Episode 8 - Episode 8E855m

Episode 8

Arthur believes that Bedwin will be able to negotiate peace with Gorfydd; however, when Morgan and Derfel arrive in Powys, they discover a horrific site.

Dec 27, 2023

Episode 9 - Episode 9E951m

Episode 9

Gorfydd allies with the Saxons and declares war; Arthur admits he exiled Nimue to the Isle of the Dead.

Dec 27, 2023

Episode 10 - Episode 10E1050m

Episode 10

Derfel finds Nimue inside the Isle of the Dead; guilt ridden by the deal he's been forced to make with the Saxons, Arthur vows to fight to save Britain.

Dec 27, 2023

Actors

Iain De Caestecker

Iain De Caestecker

Arthur Pendragon

Stuart Campbell

Stuart Campbell

Derfel Cadarn

Ellie James

Ellie James

Nimue

Steven Elder

Steven Elder

Bishop Bedwin

Valene Kane

Valene Kane

Morgan

Simon Merrells

Simon Merrells

Gundleus

Ken Nwosu

Ken Nwosu

Sagramor

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