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Season 1 – The Bastard Executioner

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Life changes forever for 14th-century warrior Wilkin Brattle when a messenger implores him to set aside his sword and lead the life of a journeyman executioner. In a time of rebellion and political upheaval, he must walk the line between protecting his identity and serving a mysterious destiny, guided by mystical healer named Annora. In addition to being under Annora's control, he is manipulated by Milus Corbett, a devious Chamberlain with political aspirations. Wilkin must traverse political and emotional pitfalls on his way to understanding his greater purpose -- all while being driven by an increasing romantic connection with Baroness Lady Love Ventris.
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The Bastard Executioner — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Kurt Sutter's The Bastard Executioner doesn't want for dark thrills, but it unfortunately has more enthusiasm for brutality and gore than necessary narrative focus.

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Alison Herman Flavorwire Aug 10, 2017
A crude, gory spectacle does not a great series make, and The Bastard Executioner displays all the surface marks of an ambitious period piece or genre epic without any of the core traits. Go to Full Review John Doyle Globe and Mail Sep 17, 2015
Many viewers will find it hard to stomach the violence in The Bastard Executioner. But there is much more to it. Even the mystical qualities have an authenticity to them. Go to Full Review David Wiegand San Francisco Chronicle Sep 17, 2015
3/4
The Bastard Executioner not only hits the mark, it sets the bar very high for the rest of the fall season. Go to Full Review Randy Dankievitch TV Over Mind Mar 6, 2020
The Bastard Executioner is loud, brash, and thoroughly empty, telling a story that, despite its setting, feels too familiar to any number of recent, better dramas. Go to Full Review Kevin Fitzpatrick ScreenCrush Jun 18, 2018
The Bastard Executioner still feels like an inescapable slog in its early going. Go to Full Review Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media Sep 21, 2015
4/5
Brutally violent Medieval drama is epic, not for kids. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jun 1, 2020 It'brutal, there are a lot, but a lot of hystorical failure with the cloth, the jewels, the cutlerys, ustensils. And I don't really understand what the show is about...What kind of story the showrunner wants the audience to understand and to show. Sade, because it could have been very interesting to learn more about this periode of time which was dark and very brutal. In the darkest time you can finf some light and even glamour. See the "Witcher".... See more Apr 19, 2020 Historical, amazing cast, just awesome & right up my alley. If you like the Vikings, The Last Kingdom, check this out! Written by Son's of Anarchy's Kurt Sutter, stars Katy Segal! See more Dec 14, 2019 I loved Sons, I am a Kurt Sutter fan but this was just a waste of time and space. The show had a lot of potential and the actors were great working with what they were given. Too much Kurt and the unnecessary role he made for his wife. Utterly ridiculous! What a disappointment! See more Sep 25, 2018 It's a little hard to understand some of the characters because of the accent but I LOVE this show! I think the brutality and gore is something of that time period and should be kept. It's no more brutal than things that happen in today's world. The only thing I don't like is Katey Sagal's part. She's just not good at it. See more Sep 26, 2017 What a shame this show was cancelled as the cast was excellent apart from the wooden Edwin. The pilot although not great did show promise and the remaining episodes were worth watching only being spoilt by the B&W fade outs. Lee Jones was a triumphant as the lead and should go on and do more.A real shame that poor ratings ruined another potentially good show See more Aug 20, 2016 Loved it! I couldn't stop watching. I am bummed that there will be no 2nd season. See more Read all reviews
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Kurt Sutter

Creator

Lee Jones

Wilkin Brattle

Katey Sagal

Annora of the Alders

Stephen Moyer

Milus Corbett

Flora Spencer-Longhurst

Baroness Lady Love Ventris

Sam Spruell

Toran Prichard

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 15, 2015 Pilot The violence of Wilkin Brattle's past finds him and forces him to pick up the bloodiest sword of all. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 15, 2015 Pilot The violence of Wilkin Brattle's past finds him and forces him to pick up the bloodiest sword of all. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 22, 2015 Effigy/Ddelw An unlikely suspect is charged with treason; Wilkin must carry out his duties as the new executioner. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 29, 2015 A Hunger/Newyn Lady Love journeys to Windsor to learn the fate of Ventrishire from King Edward II; Ventris, Milus and company welcome a visit from Baron Pryce. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 6, 2015 Piss Profit/Proffidwyr Troeth The King's right hand visits Ventrishire on official royal business; Milus enlists Wilkin to go on a covert mission to retrieve a valuable artifact. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 13, 2015 Thorns/Drain Wilkin and Toran encounter a new timeline for their revenge; Lady Love gets a surprise visit from an unlikely ally. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 20, 2015 Behold the Lamb/Gweled yr Oen Wilkin and Lady Love come to grips with condemning an innocent man to death. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 3, 2015 Broken Things/Toredig Pethau Wilkin, Milus and Toran team up to hunt down a fugitive. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 10, 2015 The Bernadette Maneuver; Cynllwyn Bernadette Ventrishire encounters an old French foe; Wilkin learns new insight into his holy destiny. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 17, 2015 Blood and Quiescence/Crau a Chwsg Wilkin and Milus lead an unlikely band of brothers on a life-threatening rescue mission. Details

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The Bastard Executioner — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Paris Barclay
Creator
Kurt Sutter
Executive Producer
Kurt Sutter, Brian Grazer, Francie Calfo, Paris Barclay
Screenwriter
Kurt Sutter
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 15, 2015
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