The story of a clash that defined the future of a country and a continent for a thousand years. Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy were two men destined to meet at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. These two former allies with no design on the British throne found themselves forced by circumstance and personal obsession into a war for possession of its crown.
Harold of Wessex warns his father, Earl Godwin, of a rival's treachery – but he is ignored.
S01E02
The Sins of the Father
⭐ 6.1
Aug 25, 202544 min
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…
S01E03
Brothers
⭐ 6.0
Aug 31, 202546 min
Harold risks returning to Wessex for his wife, while William plots against Henry in France as home truths compromise family ties.
S01E04
So Be It
⭐ 5.8
Sep 7, 202549 min
Crowned heads are endangered as Harold fights for his family's rights and William tracks his royal foe.
S01E05
The Beast in the Mirror
⭐ 6.4
Sep 14, 202546 min
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.
S01E06
Damage
⭐ 6.3
Sep 21, 202546 min
Ambition drives William and Harold to each seek costly alliances, against the advice of their womenfolk, to enhance their chances of winning the crown.
S01E07
Cost of War
⭐ 5.8
Sep 28, 202542 min
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.
S01E08
The Hand of God
⭐ 6.6
Oct 5, 202552 min
Harold’s depleted English forces rush to meet William's assault on the south coast. The resulting brutal battle's outcome is unpredictable.