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The Bastard Executioner

TV·2015–2015·FX·Drama, Action, Adventure·1h 3m·6.6·Created by Kurt Sutter

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The Bastard Executioner is 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

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Lee JonesLee JonesWilkin BrattleDarren EvansDarren EvansAsh y GoedwigFlora Spencer-LonghurstFlora Spencer-LonghurstBaroness Lowry "Love" Aberffraw VentrisKatey SagalKatey SagalAnnora of the AldersKurt SutterKurt SutterThe Dark MuteSam SpruellSam SpruellToran PrichardSarah SweeneySarah SweeneyJessamy MaddoxSarah Grace WhiteSarah Grace WhiteIsabel Kiffin

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