King & Conqueror

Name: King & Conqueror
Genre: Drama, Action & Adventure, War & Politics
Released: 2025-08-24
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, James Norton, Clémence Poésy, Emily Beecham, Clare Holman

ENDED1 Season8 Episodes★ 7.3

King & Conqueror is a drama and action-adventure series on BBC One that premiered in 2025, ending after 1 season and 8 episodes.

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NetworkBBC One

First AiredAug 24, 2025

Last AiredOct 5, 2025

GenreDrama, Action & Adventure, War & Politics

Created ByMichael Robert Johnson

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionBBC, Rabbit Track Pictures, Shepherd Content

Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy are two men destined to face each other at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Two former allies, neither of whom had aspired to the British throne, are forced, by circumstances and their personal obsession, to wage war over possession of the crown.

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Cast

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

William of Normandy

James Norton

Harold Godwinson

Clémence Poésy

Matilda of Normandy

Emily Beecham

Edith Swanneck

Clare Holman

Gytha

Bo Bragason

Queen Gunhild

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 8 episodes

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E1Invitation

Aug 24, 202550m★ 6.5

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

E2The Sins of the Father

Aug 25, 202544m★ 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.

E3Brothers

Aug 31, 202546m★ 6.0

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

E4So Be It

Sep 7, 202549m★ 5.8

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

E5The Beast in the Mirror

Sep 14, 202546m★ 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.

E6Damage

Sep 21, 202546m★ 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.

E7Cost of War

Sep 28, 202542m★ 5.8

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.

E8The Hand of God

Oct 5, 202552m★ 6.6

Harold’s depleted English forces rush to meet William's assault on the south coast. The resulting brutal battle's outcome is unpredictable.

About King & Conqueror

King & Conqueror is a drama, action & adventure, war & politics series on BBC One. The show first aired on Aug 24, 2025 and currently has 1 season and 8 episodes. King & Conqueror has ended. It has a rating of 7.3/10 based on 83 votes. The cast includes Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, James Norton, Clémence Poésy, Emily Beecham, Clare Holman. Created by Michael Robert Johnson.