King & Conqueror

7.0(61)|2025-08-24|1 seasons, 8 episodes

DramaAction & Adventure

Overview

The story of a clash that defined the future of a country and a continent for a thousand years. Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy were two men destined to meet at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. These two former allies with no design on the British throne found themselves forced by circumstance and personal obsession into a war for possession of its crown.

Episodes

Series 1(8)

S1E1 · 2025-08-24 · 50m

Invitation

6.5

Harold of Wessex warns his father, Earl Godwin, of a rival's treachery – but he is ignored.

S1E2 · 2025-08-25 · 44m

The Sins of the Father

6.1

Threatened by those in power in France and England, William and Harold each face grave danger, their families in peril. Refuge in Flanders offers hope for new mother Matilda, while vengeful Lady Emma hounds the Godwins.

S1E3 · 2025-08-31 · 46m

Brothers

6.0

Harold risks returning to Wessex for his wife, while William plots against Henry in France as home truths compromise family ties.

S1E4 · 2025-09-07 · 49m

So Be It

5.8

Crowned heads are endangered as Harold fights for his family's rights and William tracks his royal foe.

S1E5 · 2025-09-14 · 46m

The Beast in the Mirror

6.4

Harold and Edith risk their lives to bargain with William but get a guarded reception. Harold's siblings face hardships trying to secure their family's future.

S1E6 · 2025-09-21 · 46m

Damage

6.3

Ambition drives William and Harold to each seek costly alliances, against the advice of their womenfolk, to enhance their chances of winning the crown.

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James Norton

Harold Godwinson

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

William of Normandy

Emily Beecham

Edith Swanneck

Clémence Poésy

Matilda of Normandy

Jason Forbes

Thane Thomas