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.
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.
6.2
Avg Rating
8
Rated Episodes
6.6
Best: S1E8
5.8
Worst: S1E7
The Hand of God
S1 E8
Invitation
S1 E1
The Beast in the Mirror
S1 E5
Cost of War
S1 E7
So Be It
S1 E4
Brothers
S1 E3
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A clash that defined the future of a country – and a continent – for a thousand years.
Harold of Wessex warns his father, Earl Godwin, of a rival's treachery – but he is ignored.
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 …
Harold risks returning to Wessex for his wife, while William plots against Henry in France as home truths compromise family ties.
Crowned heads are endangered as Harold fights for his family's rights and William tracks his royal foe.
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.
Ambition drives William and Harold to each seek costly alliances, against the advice of their womenfolk, to enhance their chances of winning the crown.
Sacrifices have to be made when Harold strikes against a Viking invader, and William seeks a fleet. Edith fears for the future, while Matilda moves to secure hers.
Harold’s depleted English forces rush to meet William's assault on the south coast. The resulting brutal battle's outcome is unpredictable.
