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The Bastard Executioner
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The Bastard Executioner

5.7 / 10 · 85 votes
TV-MA
2015
~43 min / ep
1 season
10 episodes
Drama

A blood-soaked, medieval epic that tells the story of Wilkin Brattle, a 14th century warrior, whose life is forever changed when a divine messenger beseeches him to lay down his sword and lead the life of another man: a journeyman executioner. Set in northern Wales during a time rife with rebellion and political upheaval, Wilkin must walk a tight rope between protecting his true identity while also serving a mysterious destiny.

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Cast

Lee Jones

Flora Spencer-Longhurst

Sam Spruell

Kurt Sutter

Darren Evans

Katey Sagal

Stephen Moyer

Sarah White

Sarah Sweeney

Sophie Lovell Anderson

Eloise Lovell Anderson

A

Avenda Burnell Walsh

Seasons

  • Pilot (1)

    1.Pilot (1)

    4.7
    15-09-201543 min

    Wilkin Brattle, a warrior knight in the charge of King Edward I, trades his sword for a peaceful farming life — until the violence of his past finds him and forces him to pick up t...

  • Pilot (2)

    2.Pilot (2)

    4.1
    15-09-201543 min

    Wilkin Brattle, a warrior knight in the charge of King Edward I, trades his sword for a peaceful farming life — until the violence of his past finds him and forces him to pick up t...

  • Effigy / Delw

    3.Effigy / Delw

    4.8
    22-09-201543 min

    When an unlikely suspect is charged with treason, Wilkin must carry out his duties as the new executioner.

  • A Hunger / Newyn

    4.A Hunger / Newyn

    6.3
    29-09-201543 min

    Lady Love journeys to Windsor to learn the fate of Ventrishire from King Edward II. Back at Castle Ventris, Milus and company welcome a visit from Baron Pryce.

  • Piss Profit / Proffidwyr Troeth

    5.Piss Profit / Proffidwyr Troeth

    4.9
    06-10-201543 min

    The King's right hand visits Ventrishire on official Royal business. Milus enlists Wilkin to go on a covert mission to retrieve a valuable artifact.

  • Thorns / Drain

    6.Thorns / Drain

    6.0
    13-10-201543 min

    Wilkin and Toran encounter a new timeline for their revenge. Lady Love gets a surprise visit from an unlikely ally.

  • Behold the Lamb / Gwel Yr Oen

    7.Behold the Lamb / Gwel Yr Oen

    4.7
    20-10-201543 min

    Wilkin and Lady Love come to grips with condemning an innocent man to death.

  • Broken Things / Pethau Toredig

    8.Broken Things / Pethau Toredig

    5.8
    03-11-201543 min

    Wilkin, Milus and Toran team up to hunt down a fugitive.

  • The Bernadette Maneuver / Cynllwyn Bernadette

    9.The Bernadette Maneuver / Cynllwyn Bernadette

    4.7
    10-11-201543 min

    Ventrishire encounters an old French foe as Wilkin learns new insight into his holy destiny.

  • Blood and Quiescence / Crau a Chwsg

    10.Blood and Quiescence / Crau a Chwsg

    4.9
    17-11-201543 min

    Wilkin and Milus lead an unlikely band of brothers on a life-threatening rescue mission.

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