The Winter King

Name: The Winter King
Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2023-12-21
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Iain De Caestecker, Stuart Campbell, Ellie James, Steven Elder, Valene Kane

CANCELED1 Season10 Episodes★ 6.5

The Winter King is an action-adventure and drama series on ITVX that premiered in 2023. It was canceled after 1 season and 10 episodes.

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NetworkITVX

First AiredDec 21, 2023

Last AiredDec 27, 2023

GenreAction & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Runtime50 min

Created ByKate Brooke, Ed Whitmore

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionBad Wolf, One Big Picture

Bastard son Arthur returns to the land he's been banished from to find a kingdom in chaos. Seeking the aid of his oldest confidants, Arthur aims to right Britain's path as he faces the most unexpected of obstacles.

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Cast

Iain De Caestecker

Arthur Pendragon

Stuart Campbell

Derfel Cadarn

Ellie James

Nimue

Steven Elder

Bishop Bedwin

Valene Kane

Morgan

Simon Merrells

Gundleus

Ken Nwosu

Sagramor

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 10 episodes

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A former warrior, now turned monk, tells the story of how Arthur became the lord of war despite the illegitimacy of his throne.

E1Episode 1

Dec 21, 202360m★ 5.0

High King Uther banishes his son Arthur, who rescues a dying boy named Derfel. Arthur entrusts Derfel to Merlin and Nimue. Years later, Uther has a new heir, but Merlin has a dark vision for the future.

E2Episode 2

Dec 21, 202354m★ 5.4

An untimely death leads Merlin to locate Arthur and urge him to come back to Britain; chaos ensues when Gundleus assaults Avalon.

E3Episode 3

Dec 21, 202359m★ 5.4

Arthur takes Gundleus prisoner. Nimue struggles with the trauma of her rape and plans to kill Gundleus. Arthur learns that Gundleus' uncle Gorfydd is preparing for war. Nimue tries to pull Derfel into her plans, but Derfel can't betray Arthur.

E4Episode 4

Dec 21, 202357m★ 5.4

Nimue returns to Avalon, where she is found by Merlin. Derfel and Owain travel to collect taxes from King Cadwys. Gundleus returns to Caer Cadarn.

E5Episode 5

Dec 21, 202356m★ 4.8

Derfel feels uncomfortable about the attack on the mine – which Owain is keeping a secret. Nimue is discovered by Merlin who helps heal her. Tristan arrives demanding retribution but Owain denies his guilt.

E6Episode 6

Dec 27, 202356m★ 4.8

Arthur and the tribe kings enter peace talks. Arthur meets Guinevere, Ceinwyn's lady-in-waiting, while traveling.

E7Episode 7

Dec 27, 202354m★ 4.8

Arthur and Guinevere meet secretly before Arthur and Ceinwyn are to be married.

E8Episode 8

Dec 27, 202355m★ 3.5

Arthur believes that Bedwin will be able to negotiate peace with Gorfydd; however, when Morgan and Derfel arrive in Powys, they discover a horrific site.

E9Episode 9

Dec 27, 202351m★ 4.8

Gorfydd allies with the Saxons and declares war; Arthur admits he exiled Nimue to the Isle of the Dead.

E10Episode 10

Dec 27, 202350m★ 4.8

Derfel finds Nimue inside the Isle of the Dead; guilt ridden by the deal he's been forced to make with the Saxons, Arthur vows to fight to save Britain.

About The Winter King

The Winter King is an action & adventure, drama, sci-fi & fantasy series on ITVX. The show first aired on Dec 21, 2023 and currently has 1 season and 10 episodes. The Winter King has been canceled. It has a rating of 6.5/10 based on 48 votes. The cast includes Iain De Caestecker, Stuart Campbell, Ellie James, Steven Elder, Valene Kane. Created by Kate Brooke and Ed Whitmore.