TV series

The Winter King

Name: The Winter King
Released: 2023
Cast: Iain De Caestecker, Stuart Campbell, Ellie James, Steven Elder, Valene Kane

2023· 1 season· 50 min episodesTV-MA★ 6.5Canceled

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Before Britain, there was Arthur.

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

england based on novel or book king arthur dark ages saxons 5th century

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upDec 21, 2023 · 60 min · ★ 5.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Cy Foxx (Dumonian Leader), Jordan Dark (Young Derfel), Sifiso Mazibuko (Hywel), Lucy Allix (Young Nimue), Bryony Morgan (Tattooist), Grace Ackary (Norwenna), Ene Frost (Ligessac), Rob Murphy (Dumnonian Guard)
E2 Episode 2Dec 21, 2023 · 54 min · ★ 5.4
Synopsis
An untimely death leads Merlin to locate Arthur and urge him to come back to Britain; chaos ensues when Gundleus assaults Avalon.
Guest stars: Sifiso Mazibuko (Hywel), Grace Ackary (Norwenna), Ene Frost (Ligessac), Eddie Marsan (Uther), Olumide Olorunfemi (Lunete), Billy Postlethwaite (Cadwys), Daniel Ings (Owain), Nathaniel Martello-White (Merlin)
E3 Episode 3Dec 21, 2023 · 59 min · ★ 5.4
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Olumide Olorunfemi (Lunete), Daniel Ings (Owain), Tatjana Nardone (Ladwys), Andrew Gower (Sansum), Matt Mella (Lanval), Charlie Duncan (Ralla), Gwïon Morris Jones (Culwyn), Oliver Morgan-Thomas (Dumnonian Warrior)
E4 Episode 4Dec 21, 2023 · 57 min · ★ 5.4
Synopsis
Nimue returns to Avalon, where she is found by Merlin. Derfel and Owain travel to collect taxes from King Cadwys. Gundleus returns to Caer Cadarn.
Guest stars: Olumide Olorunfemi (Lunete), Billy Postlethwaite (Cadwys), Daniel Ings (Owain), Nathaniel Martello-White (Merlin), Tatjana Nardone (Ladwys), Andrew Gower (Sansum), Matt Mella (Lanval), Aneirin Hughes (Gorfydd)
E5 Episode 5Dec 21, 2023 · 56 min · ★ 4.8
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Olumide Olorunfemi (Lunete), Billy Postlethwaite (Cadwys), Daniel Ings (Owain), Nathaniel Martello-White (Merlin), Matt Mella (Lanval), Aneirin Hughes (Gorfydd), Sagar Arya (Tewdric), Faith Delaney (Sarlinna)
E6 Episode 6Dec 27, 2023 · 56 min · ★ 4.8
Synopsis
Arthur and the tribe kings enter peace talks. Arthur meets Guinevere, Ceinwyn's lady-in-waiting, while traveling.
Guest stars: Jordan Alexandra (Guinevere), Olumide Olorunfemi (Lunete), Billy Postlethwaite (Cadwys), Daniel Ings (Owain), Nathaniel Martello-White (Merlin), Tatjana Nardone (Ladwys), Andrew Gower (Sansum), Matt Mella (Lanval)
E7 Episode 7Dec 27, 2023 · 54 min · ★ 4.8
Synopsis
Arthur and Guinevere meet secretly before Arthur and Ceinwyn are to be married.
Guest stars: Jordan Alexandra (Guinevere), Tatjana Nardone (Ladwys), Andrew Gower (Sansum), Matt Mella (Lanval), Aneirin Hughes (Gorfydd), Emily John (Ceinwyn)
E8 Episode 8Dec 27, 2023 · 55 min · ★ 3.5
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Jordan Alexandra (Guinevere), Billy Postlethwaite (Cadwys), Tatjana Nardone (Ladwys), Andrew Gower (Sansum), Matt Mella (Lanval), Aneirin Hughes (Gorfydd), Charlie Duncan (Ralla), Gwïon Morris Jones (Culwyn)
E9 Episode 9Dec 27, 2023 · 51 min · ★ 4.8
Synopsis
Gorfydd allies with the Saxons and declares war; Arthur admits he exiled Nimue to the Isle of the Dead.
Guest stars: Jordan Alexandra (Guinevere), Tatjana Nardone (Ladwys), Andrew Gower (Sansum), Matt Mella (Lanval), Aneirin Hughes (Gorfydd), Charlie Duncan (Ralla), Sagar Arya (Tewdric), Gwïon Morris Jones (Culwyn)
E10 Episode 10Dec 27, 2023 · 50 min · ★ 4.8
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Jordan Alexandra (Guinevere), Nathaniel Martello-White (Merlin), Andrew Gower (Sansum), Matt Mella (Lanval), Charlotte Workman (Sylvia), Gabriel Tierney (Tristan), Angus Salisbury (Bowen), Craig Parkinson (Aelle)