TV series

The Bastard Executioner

Name: The Bastard Executioner
Released: 2015
Cast: Lee Jones, Flora Spencer-Longhurst, Sam Spruell, Kurt Sutter, Darren Evans

2015· 1 season· 43 min episodesTV-MA★ 5.7Canceled

On FX — From Imagine Television Studios · FX Productions

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Synopsis

A blood-soaked, medieval epic that tells the story of Wilkin Brattle, a 14th century warrior, whose life is forever changed when a divine messenger beseeches him to lay down his sword and lead the life of another man: a journeyman executioner. Set in northern Wales during a time rife with rebellion and political upheaval, Wilkin must walk a tight rope between protecting his true identity while also serving a mysterious destiny.

Themes

corruption wales traitor monarchy mystic forbidden love fake identity peasant baroness betrayal knight executioner rebellion historical fiction

Episodes

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E1 Pilot (1)Next upSep 15, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 4.7
Synopsis
Wilkin Brattle, a warrior knight in the charge of King Edward I, trades his sword for a peaceful farming life — until the violence of his past finds him and forces him to pick up the bloodiest sword of all.
Guest stars: Matthew Rhys (Gruffudd y Blaidd)
E2 Pilot (2)Sep 15, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 4.1
Synopsis
Wilkin Brattle, a warrior knight in the charge of King Edward I, trades his sword for a peaceful farming life — until the violence of his past finds him and forces him to pick up the bloodiest sword of all.
Guest stars: Matthew Rhys (Gruffudd y Blaidd)
E3 Effigy / DelwSep 22, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 4.8
Synopsis
When an unlikely suspect is charged with treason, Wilkin must carry out his duties as the new executioner.
Guest stars: Ed Sheeran (Sir Cormac), Owain Gwynn (Elis), Jack Quick (Mabon), John Cording (Sculptor), Tim McDonell (Huxley), Llew Davies (Norton), Kyle Rees (Calo Caine), Alec Newman (Leon Tell)
E4 A Hunger / NewynSep 29, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 6.3
Synopsis
Lady Love journeys to Windsor to learn the fate of Ventrishire from King Edward II. Back at Castle Ventris, Milus and company welcome a visit from Baron Pryce.
Guest stars: Pierro Niel-Mee (French Noble), Stefan Kalipha (Tobias), Shane Attwooll (Henry Dyer), Llew Davies, Sophie Lovell Anderson (Clara), Eloise Lovell Anderson (Ramona)
E5 Piss Profit / Proffidwyr TroethOct 6, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 4.9
Synopsis
The King's right hand visits Ventrishire on official Royal business. Milus enlists Wilkin to go on a covert mission to retrieve a valuable artifact.
Guest stars: Catrin Aaron (Lady Trula), David McSavage (Gwynfor), Brían F. O'Byrne (Baron Ventris), Sophie Lovell Anderson (Clara), Eloise Lovell Anderson (Ramona), Tom Forbes (Piers Gaveston), Matthieu Charneau (Frenchie), Avenda Burnell Walsh (Baker's wife)
E6 Thorns / DrainOct 13, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 6.0
Synopsis
Wilkin and Toran encounter a new timeline for their revenge. Lady Love gets a surprise visit from an unlikely ally.
Guest stars: Ed Sheeran (Sir Cormac), Scroobius Pip (Scribe Master / Aiden Under), Celia Ivey (Yonda), Tom McKay (Gruffudd's Aide), Tim McDonnell (Huxley), Llew Davies (Norton), Kyle Rees (Calo Caine), Alec Newman (Leon Tell)
E7 Behold the Lamb / Gwel Yr OenOct 20, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 4.7
Synopsis
Wilkin and Lady Love come to grips with condemning an innocent man to death.
Guest stars: Scroobius Pip (Scribe Master / Aiden Under), Kyle Rees (Calo Caine), Alec Newman (Leon Tell), Francis Magee (Absolon), James Rousseau (Denley), Paul Bullion (Berwyn Cairn), Robert Bowman (Sir Osbert), Liam McKenna (Dogmael)
E8 Broken Things / Pethau ToredigNov 3, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 5.8
Synopsis
Wilkin, Milus and Toran team up to hunt down a fugitive.
Guest stars: Scroobius Pip (Scribe Master / Aiden Under), Sophie Lovell Anderson (Clara), Eloise Lovell Anderson (Ramona), Rod Hallett (Guy de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick), Avenda Burnell Walsh (Baker's wife), Trevor Sellers (Robinus)
E9 The Bernadette Maneuver / Cynllwyn BernadetteNov 10, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 4.7
Synopsis
Ventrishire encounters an old French foe as Wilkin learns new insight into his holy destiny.
Guest stars: Ed Sheeran (Sir Cormac), Sophie Lovell Anderson (Clara), Rod Hallett (Guy de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick), Dafydd Emyr (Russo), Tom Forbes (Piers Gaveston), Julian Rhind-Tutt (Lord Pembroke), Zadeiah Campbell-Davies (Mistress), Ian Virgo (Spitting Knight)
E10 Blood and Quiescence / Crau a ChwsgNov 17, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 4.9
Synopsis
Wilkin and Milus lead an unlikely band of brothers on a life-threatening rescue mission.
Guest stars: Ed Sheeran (Sir Cormac), Scroobius Pip (Scribe Master / Aiden Under), Matthieu Charneau (Frenchie), Avenda Burnell Walsh (Baker's wife), Trevor Sellers (Robinus), Tom McKay (Rhys), Ross O'Hennessy (Locke), Matthew Rhys (Gruffudd y Blaidd)