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

The Bastard Executioner (2015)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
  • Profile picture of Lee Jones
    Wilkin Brattle Lee Jones
  • Profile picture of Flora Spencer-Longhurst
    Baroness Lowry 'Love' Aberffraw Ventris Flora Spencer-Longhurst
  • Profile picture of Sam Spruell
    Toran Prichard Sam Spruell
  • Profile picture of Kurt Sutter
    The Dark Mute Kurt Sutter
  • Profile picture of Darren Evans
    Ash y Goedwig Darren Evans
  • Profile picture of Katey Sagal
    Annora of the Alders Katey Sagal
  • Profile picture of Stephen Moyer
    Milus Corbett Stephen Moyer
  • Profile picture of Sarah White
    Isabel Kiffin Sarah White
Poster for Season 1

Season 1

2015

10 episodes

Season 1 of The Bastard Executioner premiered on September 15, 2015

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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