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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.
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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.
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Episode 1
Harold of Wessex warns his father, Earl Godwin, of a rival's treachery – but he is ignored.
Directed by Baltasar KormákurWritten by Michael Robert JohnsonGuest stars Léo Legrand, Geoff Bell, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Elliot Cowan, Luther Ford, Bjarne Henriksen, Jean-Marc Barr, Juliet Stevenson
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Bálint SzentgyörgyiWritten by Michael Robert JohnsonGuest stars Léo Legrand, Indy Lewis, Geoff Bell, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Elliot Cowan, Luther Ford, Jean-Marc Barr, Juliet Stevenson
Episode 3
Harold risks returning to Wessex for his wife, while William plots against Henry in France as home truths compromise family ties.
Directed by Bálint SzentgyörgyiWritten by Michael Robert Johnson, David Mar StefanssonGuest stars Léo Legrand, Indy Lewis, Geoff Bell, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Elliot Cowan, Luther Ford, Jean-Marc Barr, Juliet Stevenson
Episode 4
Crowned heads are endangered as Harold fights for his family's rights and William tracks his royal foe.
Directed by Bálint SzentgyörgyiWritten by Sam HoareGuest stars Léo Legrand, Geoff Bell, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Elliot Cowan, Luther Ford, Jean-Marc Barr, Juliet Stevenson, Eddie Marsan
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Nikolaj Coster-WaldauWritten by Michael Robert JohnsonGuest stars Léo Legrand, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Elliot Cowan, Luther Ford, Eddie Marsan, Calum Sivyer, Oliver Masucci, Valdimar Örn Flygenring
Episode 6
Ambition drives William and Harold to each seek costly alliances, against the advice of their womenfolk, to enhance their chances of winning the crown.
Directed by Erik LeijonborgWritten by Rachel KilfeatherGuest stars Léo Legrand, Indy Lewis, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Luther Ford, Eddie Marsan, Elander Moore, Calum Sivyer, Oliver Masucci
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Erik LeijonborgWritten by David Mar StefanssonGuest stars Léo Legrand, Indy Lewis, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Luther Ford, Elander Moore, Calum Sivyer, Oliver Masucci, Valdimar Örn Flygenring
Episode 8
Harold’s depleted English forces rush to meet William's assault on the south coast. The resulting brutal battle's outcome is unpredictable.
Directed by Erik LeijonborgWritten by Michael Robert JohnsonGuest stars Léo Legrand, Indy Lewis, Elander Moore, Calum Sivyer, Oliver Masucci, Valdimar Örn Flygenring, Jason Forbes, Sveinn Geirsson
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
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Clémence PoésyMatilda of Normandy
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