The Bastard Executioner

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.

First Air Date: 2015-09-15

Last Air Date: 2015-11-17

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 10

Created By: Kurt Sutter

Networks: FX

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Top Cast

Lee Jones as Wilkin Brattle
Flora Spencer-Longhurst as Baroness Lowry 'Love' Aberffraw Ventris
Sam Spruell as Toran Prichard
Kurt Sutter as The Dark Mute
Darren Evans as Ash y Goedwig
Katey Sagal as Annora of the Alders
Stephen Moyer as Milus Corbett
Sarah White as Isabel Kiffin
Sarah Sweeney as Jessamy Maddox
Sophie Lovell Anderson as Clara

Seasons

Season 1 (2015)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Pilot (1) (2015-09-15)

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.
Ep. 2: Pilot (2) (2015-09-15)

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.
Ep. 3: Effigy / Delw (2015-09-22)

When an unlikely suspect is charged with treason, Wilkin must carry out his duties as the new executioner.
Ep. 4: A Hunger / Newyn (2015-09-29)

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.
Ep. 5: Piss Profit / Proffidwyr Troeth (2015-10-06)

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.
Ep. 6: Thorns / Drain (2015-10-13)

Wilkin and Toran encounter a new timeline for their revenge. Lady Love gets a surprise visit from an unlikely ally.
Ep. 7: Behold the Lamb / Gwel Yr Oen (2015-10-20)

Wilkin and Lady Love come to grips with condemning an innocent man to death.
Ep. 8: Broken Things / Pethau Toredig (2015-11-03)

Wilkin, Milus and Toran team up to hunt down a fugitive.
Ep. 9: The Bernadette Maneuver / Cynllwyn Bernadette (2015-11-10)

Ventrishire encounters an old French foe as Wilkin learns new insight into his holy destiny.
Ep. 10: Blood and Quiescence / Crau a Chwsg (2015-11-17)

Wilkin and Milus lead an unlikely band of brothers on a life-threatening rescue mission.