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TV series

Troy: Fall of a City

2018TV-MA1 season5.8 / 10

Love Is War

Told from the perspective of the Trojan Family, the rich history of the Trojan War is explored, as well as the love, intrigue and betrayal of those who lived through it. On a trip to Sparta as a guest of Menelaus, Paris, son of Troy, falls in love with Menelaus' wife, Helen. After they depart Sparta together for Troy, Helen and Paris risk not only their lives, but those of their families and people as they trigger a chain of events that ultimately lead them all into an unending war.

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Troy: Fall of a City premiered February 17, 2018. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

Told from the perspective of the Trojan Family, the rich history of the Trojan War is explored, as well as the love, intrigue and betrayal of those who lived through it. On a trip to Sparta as a guest of Menelaus, Paris, son of Troy, falls in love with Menelaus' wife, Helen. After they depart Sparta together for Troy, Helen and Paris risk not only their lives, but those of their families and people as they trigger a chain of events that ultimately lead them all into an unending war.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

Black Blood

1h4.4 / 10

Following a fateful encounter with the gods, the life of young herdsman Paris changes forever. At the Troy city games, he discovers something extraordinary, and on a trip to Sparta, he falls in love with unpredictable and far-reaching consequences.

Episode credits

Directed by Owen HarrisWritten by David FarrGuest stars Tom Weston-Jones, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, David Threlfall, Frances O'Connor, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Lemogang Tsipa, Alex Lanipekun, Inge Beckmann

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Episode 2

Conditions

59m3.0 / 10

The elopement of Helen and Paris causes chaos for the Greeks and the Trojans. Priam and Hecuba debate whether to send Helen back or risk the consequences. The goddess Artemis presents Agamemnon with an even more agonising dilemma.

Episode credits

Directed by Owen HarrisWritten by David FarrGuest stars Tom Weston-Jones, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, David Threlfall, Frances O'Connor, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Joseph Mawle, Lemogang Tsipa, Alex Lanipekun

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Episode 3

Siege

59m4.0 / 10

With the Greeks' grip on the city tightening, Hector and Paris embark on a dangerous journey to a nearby ally to ask for help. Relying on each other for survival tests and strengthens their bond, but a familiar face reappears to tell Hector the disturbing truth about his brother.

Episode credits

Directed by Owen HarrisWritten by David FarrGuest stars Tom Weston-Jones, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Joseph Mawle, Lemogang Tsipa, Alex Lanipekun, Inge Beckmann, Lise Slabber

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Episode 4

Spoils of War

58m4.0 / 10

Achilles' shock attack on Troy's ally Cilicia devastates the Trojans and puts the spotlight on Helen. Andromache receives both good news and bad. A bitter dispute erupts between Agamemnon and Achilles.

Episode credits

Directed by Mark BrozelWritten by David FarrGuest stars Tom Weston-Jones, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, David Threlfall, Frances O'Connor, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Joseph Mawle, Lemogang Tsipa, Alex Lanipekun

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Episode 5

Hunted

57m4.0 / 10

Paris is hunted by the Greeks and returns to his former life, leaving Helen without an ally in Troy just as Pandarus's investigation gathers momentum. The Trojans attempt to take advantage of the divisions within the Greek camp.

Episode credits

Directed by Mark BrozelWritten by David FarrGuest stars Tom Weston-Jones, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, David Threlfall, Frances O'Connor, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Joseph Mawle, Lemogang Tsipa, Alex Lanipekun

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Episode 6

Battle on the Beach

58m4.1 / 10

The Trojans receive a message from the gods and embark on a daring raid with new allies. Helen's situation remains precarious. Achilles is provoked into returning to battle.

Episode credits

Directed by Mark BrozelWritten by Joe BartonGuest stars Tom Weston-Jones, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, David Threlfall, Frances O'Connor, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Joseph Mawle, Lemogang Tsipa, Alex Lanipekun

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Episode 7

Twelve Days

59m4.1 / 10

King Priam takes his life into his hands to visit Achilles and a truce is agreed, but will it hold? Helen faces a personal crisis as her relationship with Paris comes under strain.

Episode credits

Directed by John StricklandWritten by David FarrGuest stars Tom Weston-Jones, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, David Threlfall, Frances O'Connor, Joseph Mawle, Inge Beckmann, Peter Butler, Lise Slabber

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Episode 8

Offering

59m4.1 / 10finale

The Trojans are stunned to discover that all that remains of the Greek army in Troy is an offering to the gods in the form of a wooden horse. They believe the war may finally be over, and celebrations begin. But perhaps too soon.

Episode credits

Directed by John StricklandWritten by David FarrGuest stars David Threlfall, Frances O'Connor, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Joseph Mawle, Inge Beckmann, Peter Butler, Shamilla Miller, Adrienne Pearce

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Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026

More about Troy: Fall of a City

Cast

Louis HunterParis
Bella DayneHelen
Chloe PirrieAndromache
Christiaan SchoombieTroilus
Johnny HarrisAgamemnon
David GyasiAchilles
Jonas ArmstrongMenelaus
Alfred EnochAeneas

Credits

Created by
David Farr
Written by
David Farr, Joe Barton

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
8
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • BBC OneUnited Kingdom
  • Wild Mercury ProductionsUnited Kingdom
  • KudosUnited Kingdom

Themes

13th century bcachillesancient greeceancient worlddeitygreek mythologyhelen of troyhistorical drama