The Bastard Executioner
Seen it?2015 | 1 seasons | 43 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a small audience and middling reviews (49 on Metacritic), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Game of Thrones, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, episodes of about 43 minutes, about 7 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: expect violence.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
49 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 44K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Kurt Sutter
- Lee JonesWilkin Brattle
- Flora Spencer-LonghurstBaroness Lowry 'Love' Aberffraw Ventris
- Sam SpruellToran Prichard
- Kurt SutterThe Dark Mute
- Darren EvansAsh y Goedwig
- Katey SagalAnnora of the Alders
- Stephen MoyerMilus Corbett
- Sarah WhiteIsabel Kiffin
- Sarah SweeneyJessamy Maddox