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The Bastard Executioner

The Bastard Executioner

20155.81 Season10 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

A blood-soaked, medieval epic that tells the story of Wilkin Brattle, a 14th century warrior, whose life is forever changed when a divine messenger beseeches him to lay down his sword and lead the life of another man: a journeyman executioner. Set in northern Wales during a time rife with rebellion and political upheaval, Wilkin must walk a tight rope between protecting his true identity while also serving a mysterious destiny.

Created by Carly Wray
Written by Carly Wray
Produced by Jon Paré
NetworksFX

Top Cast

Lee Jones

Lee Jones

Wilkin Brattle

Flora Spencer-Longhurst

Flora Spencer-Longhurst

Baroness Lowry 'Love' Aberffraw Ventris

Sam Spruell

Sam Spruell

Toran Prichard

Kurt Sutter

Kurt Sutter

The Dark Mute

Darren Evans

Darren Evans

Ash y Goedwig

Katey Sagal

Katey Sagal

Annora of the Alders

Stephen Moyer

Stephen Moyer

Milus Corbett

Sarah White

Sarah White

Isabel Kiffin

Sarah Sweeney

Sarah Sweeney

Jessamy Maddox

Themes & Keywords

corruptionwalestraitormonarchymysticforbidden lovefake identitypeasantbaronessbetrayalknightexecutionerrebellionhistorical fictiontorturepolitical intrigue assumed identitymedievalpalace intriguesocial classhistorical dramaassumed deadbritish monarchy14th century

About The Bastard Executioner

The Bastard Executioner is a drama series that first aired in 2015 exploring themes of corruption, wales, traitor, monarchy, mystic, forbidden love. Created by Carly Wray, it stars Lee Jones, Flora Spencer-Longhurst, Sam Spruell. A blood-soaked, medieval epic that tells the story of Wilkin Brattle, a 14th century warrior, whose life is forever changed when a divine messenger beseeches him to lay down his sword and lead the life of another man: a journeyman executioner. Set in northern Wales during a time rife with rebellion and political upheaval, Wilkin must walk a tight rope between protecting his true identity while also serving a mysterious destiny.

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