The Winter King 2023
“Before Britain, there was Arthur.”
What is The Winter King?
Topic: Television series "The Winter King" (2023). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2023
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 10
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 21, 2023
- Last aired
- Dec 27, 2023
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITVX
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 from 47 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 10 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- ITVX
Where to watch in United States
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Topic: Television series "The Winter King" (2023).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Title: The Winter King (2023).
Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy (TMDB); British historical fiction (Wikipedia/Wikiwand).
Premise: Bastard son Arthur returns to the land he's been banished from to find a kingdom in chaos. Seeking aid from oldest confidants, he aims to right Britain's path while facing unexpected obstacles.
Alternative Premise: A former warrior, now turned monk, tells the story of how Arthur became the lord of war despite the illegitimacy of his throne.
Based on: The novel of the same name by Bernard Cornwell, which is the first entry in The Warlord Chronicles trilogy.
Cast: Iain De Caestecker (as Arthur Pendragon), Stuart Campbell, Valene Kane, Simon Merrells.
Premiere dates/platforms:
MGM+ in the United States: 20 August 2023.
Should you watch it?
“Bastard son Arthur returns to a chaotic kingdom to right Britain's path and face unexpected obstacles.”
- Based on Bernard Cornwell's The Warlord Chronicles trilogy
- Features a narrative told by a former warrior turned monk
- Explores the rise of Arthur as a lord of war
- The series is rated TV-MA
Watch it if you enjoy British historical fiction based on Bernard Cornwell's novels.
The series is rated TV-MA and falls within the action, adventure, drama, and sci-fi and fantasy genres.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Dec 21, 2023
- E2 Episode 2 Core Dec 21, 2023
- E3 Episode 3 Core Dec 21, 2023
- E4 Episode 4 Core Dec 21, 2023
- E5 Episode 5 Core Dec 21, 2023
- E6 Episode 6 Core Dec 27, 2023
- E7 Episode 7 Core Dec 27, 2023
- E8 Episode 8 Core Dec 27, 2023
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Dec 27, 2023
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Dec 27, 2023
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The Winter King?
The series premiered on MGM+ in the United States and on ITVX in the United Kingdom.
Is The Winter King worth watching?
The series is based on the acclaimed Warlord Chronicles trilogy by Bernard Cornwell.
What is the source material for the series?
The show is based on the novel of the same name by Bernard Cornwell, which is the first entry in The Warlord Chronicles trilogy.
Who stars in the series?
The series stars Iain De Caestecker as Arthur Pendragon, alongside Iain De Caestecker, Stuart Campbell, Valene Kane, and Simon Merrells.
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