About this series
A sweeping epic of good and evil, treachery and intrigue, violence and beauty, a sensuous, spirited story set against a backdrop of war, religious strife and power struggles in 12th Century England.
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Quick facts
First Aired
2010
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.7/10
Votes
407
Genre
Drama
Status
Ended
Network
STARZ
Director
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
Anarchy
The succession to the crown of England is in doubt and causes King Henry’s daughter and nephew to compete for the throne. The Hamleigh family’s hope for an advantageous marriage fo…
S01E02
Master Builder
A fire destroys Kingsbridge church, giving Tom, son Alfred and stepson Jack the chance to build a new cathedral. Prior Philip learns the power of politics when he gets caught betwe…
S01E03
Redemption
Aliena protests her father’s imprisonment. Prior Philip and William find themselves in a standoff over access to stone in the Shiring quarry. Jack’s artistic talents take hold as h…
S01E04
Battlefield
William applies to have his father’s title of Earl transferred to him, and discovers a mysterious knight is also a rival for the Earldom. King Stephen, frightened by Jack’s appeara…
S01E05
Legacy
Waleran and Regan engineer the prisoner exchange so that they remain on the winning side of the war. Tom wants Jack and Alfred to be friends, but their rivalry over their work live…
S01E06
Witchcraft
Richard returns from war to find his sister penniless, with no more money to support his knighthood. Alfred offers himself to Prior Philip as master-builder. Aliena has to choose b…
S01E07
New Beginnings
As a result of his journeys, Jack has learned how to fulfill Tom Builder’s dream of a cathedral filled with light. Aliena tracks Jack by following the trail of his carvings. Walera…
S01E08
The Work of Angels
Eight years later, Jack’s fixation with the cathedral leaves him little time or energy for anything else, while Aliena’s fixation with the distant Earldom of Shiring has married he…
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based on novel or book
cathedral
kingdom
royalty
religion
miniseries
period drama
historical
political intrigue
middle ages (476-1453)
Questions about The Pillars of the Earth
How many seasons does The Pillars of the Earth have?
The Pillars of the Earth has 1 season and 8 episodes total.
Who created The Pillars of the Earth?
The Pillars of the Earth was created by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan and first aired in 2010.
What genre is The Pillars of the Earth?
The Pillars of the Earth is a Drama series.
Who stars in The Pillars of the Earth?
The cast of The Pillars of the Earth includes Robert Bathurst, Donald Sutherland, Matthew Macfadyen, Rufus Sewell, Ian McShane.
What is the TMDB rating for The Pillars of the Earth?
The Pillars of the Earth has a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 based on 407 votes.
