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s01e08 · 2025-08-24
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King and Conqueror is the story of a clash that defined the future of a country – and a continent – for a thousand years, the roots of which stretch back decades and extend out through a pair of interconnected family dynasties, struggling for power across two countries and a raging sea. Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy were two men destined to meet at the Battle of Hastings in 1066; two allies with no design on the British throne, who found themselves forced by circumstance and personal obsession into a war for possession of its crown.
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8 this season · 8 totals01e01 Invitation 2025-08-24 05:00
Invitation
In the mid-11th century, noblemen Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy are exploited as pawns in royal plots on both side of the Channel. The coronation of King Edward in England leads to the pair's first encounter, while Harold warns his father, Earl Godwin, of a rival's treachery – but he is ignored.
s01e02 The Sins of the Father 2025-08-24 05:00
The Sins of the Father
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.
s01e03 Brothers 2025-08-24 05:00
Brothers
Harold risks returning to Wessex for his wife, while William plots against Henry in France as home truths compromise family ties.
s01e04 So Be It 2025-08-24 05:00
So Be It
Crowned heads are endangered as Harold fights for his family's rights and William tracks his royal foe.
s01e05 The Beast in the Mirror 2025-08-24 05:00
The Beast in the Mirror
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.
s01e06 Damage 2025-08-24 05:00
Damage
Ambition drives William and Harold to each seek costly alliances, against the advice of their womenfolk, to enhance their chances of winning the crown.
s01e07 Cost of War 2025-08-24 05:00
Cost of War
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.
s01e08 The Hand of God 2025-08-24 05:00
The Hand of God
Harold's depleted English forces rush to meet William's assault on the south coast. The resulting brutal battle's outcome is unpredictable.