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The Winter King

Drama, History · 2023 · Rated 7/10

Last aired: S1 E10, Episode Ten · 2023-11-05

The Winter King, based on Bernard Cornwell's Warlord Chronicles series, is set in the fifth century, long before Britain was united, in a brutal land of warring factions and tribes, where lives were often fleeting. The series follows Arthur as he evolves from outcast to legendary warrior and leader. King Uther's bastard son, Arthur, returns to the land he's been banished from to find a kingdom in chaos. Seeking the aid of his oldest confidants, Arthur aims to right Britain's path as he faces the most unexpected of obstacles.

Cast

Iain De Caestecker Arthur

Stuart Campbell Derfel

Valene Kane Morgan

Simon Merrells Gundleus

Steven Elder Bishop Bedwin

Tatjana Nardone Ladwys

Nathaniel Martello-White Merlin

Daniel Ings Owain

Olumide Olorunfemi Lunete

Billy Postlethwaite Cadwys

Aneirin Hughes Gorfydd

Jordan Alexandra Guinevere

Emily John Ceinwyn

Gabriel Tierney Prince Tristan

Eddie Marsan High King Uther

Craig Parkinson Aelle

Season 1

E1 Episode One 2023-08-20 · 60 min High King Uther banishes his son Arthur, who rescues a dying boy named Derfel. Arthur entrusts Derfel to Merlin and Nimue. Years later, Uther has a new heir, but Merlin has a dark vision for the future.

E2 Episode Two 2023-08-27 · 60 min An untimely death leads Merlin to locate Arthur and urge him to come back to Britain; chaos ensues when Gundleus assaults Avalon.

E3 Episode Three 2023-09-10 · 60 min Arthur takes Gundleus prisoner. Nimue struggles with the trauma of her rape and plans to kill Gundleus. Arthur learns that Gundleus' uncle Gorfydd is preparing for war. Nimue tries to pull Derfel into her plans, but Derfel can't betray Arthur.

E4 Episode Four 2023-09-17 · 60 min Nimue returns to Avalon, where she is found by Merlin. Derfel and Owain travel to collect taxes from King Cadwys, but he convinces Owain to raid a nearby mine to settle the debt instead. The raid turns violent.

E5 Episode Five 2023-09-24 · 60 min Derfel feels uncomfortable about the attack on the mine – which Owain is keeping a secret. Nimue is discovered by Merlin who helps heal her. Tristan arrives demanding retribution but Owain denies his guilt.

E6 Episode Six 2023-10-08 · 60 min Arthur and the tribe kings enter peace talks; Arthur meets Guinevere, Ceinwyn's lady-in-waiting, while traveling.

E7 Episode Seven 2023-10-15 · 60 min Arthur and Guinevere meet secretly before Arthur and Ceinwyn are to be married.

E8 Episode Eight 2023-10-22 · 60 min Arthur believes that Bedwin will be able to negotiate peace with Gorfydd; however, when Morgan and Derfel arrive in Powys, they discover a horrific site.

E9 Episode Nine 2023-10-29 · 60 min Gorfydd allies with the Saxons and declares war; Arthur admits he exiled Nimue to the Isle of the Dead.

E10 Episode Ten 2023-11-05 · 60 min Derfel finds Nimue inside the Isle of the Dead; guilt ridden by the deal he's been forced to make with the Saxons, Arthur vows to fight to save Britain.

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