The Bastard Executioner (2015)
Synopsis
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.
Creator
Paris Barclay, Brian Grazer, Kurt Sutter
Network
FX
Episodes
Pilot (1)
Wilkin Brattle, a warrior knight in the charge of King Edward I, trades his sword for a peaceful farming life — until the violence of his past finds him and forces him to pick up the bloodiest sword of all.
Pilot (2)
Wilkin Brattle, a warrior knight in the charge of King Edward I, trades his sword for a peaceful farming life — until the violence of his past finds him and forces him to pick up the bloodiest sword of all.
Effigy / Delw
When an unlikely suspect is charged with treason, Wilkin must carry out his duties as the new executioner.
A Hunger / Newyn
Lady Love journeys to Windsor to learn the fate of Ventrishire from King Edward II. Back at Castle Ventris, Milus and company welcome a visit from Baron Pryce.
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.
Thorns / Drain
Wilkin and Toran encounter a new timeline for their revenge. Lady Love gets a surprise visit from an unlikely ally.
Behold the Lamb / Gwel Yr Oen
Wilkin and Lady Love come to grips with condemning an innocent man to death.
Broken Things / Pethau Toredig
Wilkin, Milus and Toran team up to hunt down a fugitive.
The Bernadette Maneuver / Cynllwyn Bernadette
Ventrishire encounters an old French foe as Wilkin learns new insight into his holy destiny.
Blood and Quiescence / Crau a Chwsg
Wilkin and Milus lead an unlikely band of brothers on a life-threatening rescue mission.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
The Bastard Executioner
Status
Canceled
Seasons
1
Episodes
10
Production
Imagine Television Studios, FX Productions, Fox 21 Television Studios
