The Bastard Executioner
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. Guided by Annora, a mystical healer whose seeming omniscience keeps Wilkin under her sway; manipulated by Milus Corbett, a devious Chamberlain with grand political aspirations; and driven by a deepening connection with the Baroness Lady Love, Wilkin struggles to navigate political, emotional and supernal pitfalls in his quest to understand his greater purpose.
- Genre: Drama
- Studio: FX
- Keyword: corruption, wales, traitor, monarchy, mystic, forbidden love, fake identity, peasant, baroness, epic, betrayal, knight, executioner, rebellion, historical fiction, torture, political intrigue , assumed identity, medieval, palace intrigue, social class, historical drama, assumed dead, british monarchy, 14th century
- Cast: Lee Jones, Flora Spencer-Longhurst, Sam Spruell, Kurt Sutter, Darren Evans, Katey Sagal