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The Bastard Executioner
The Bastard Executioner

5.8

The Bastard Executioner

NR

The Bastard Executioner

TV-MA·2015·10 episodes

Summary

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. Guided by Annora, a mystical healer whose seeming omniscience keeps Wilkin under her sway; manipulated by Milus Corbett, a devious Chamberlain with grand political aspirations; and driven by a deepening connection with the Baroness Lady Love, Wilkin struggles to navigate political, emotional and supernal pitfalls in his quest to understand his greater purpose.

Crew

Creator

Kurt Sutter

Status:

Canceled

Original Language:

English

Type:

Scripted

Networks:

FX

Keywords

corruption
wales
traitor
monarchy
mystic
forbidden love
fake identity
peasant
baroness
epic
betrayal
knight
executioner
rebellion
historical fiction
torture
political intrigue 
assumed identity
medieval
palace intrigue
social class
historical drama
assumed dead
british monarchy
14th century