The essential episodes of The Faraway Paladin

Watch these 15 in order and you've got The Faraway Paladin — each pick states its reason.

1. 01

   S01E01 · Pilot · October 9, 2021 · 24m

   The Boy from the City of the Dead7.0

   Will was born in the city of the dead, where he was raised by three undead. Although he was nurtured with love, Will questions his existence in this life-forbidding place where he is the only human alive. He discovers his three parents are secretly hiding something that may explain this mystery, and as if this weren't puzzling enough, he has yet to discover that still more secrets lie within him.

2. 02

   S01E02 · Top rated · October 16, 2021 · 24m

   The Wandering Sage6.9

   Five years have passed since Will learned Mary's secret, and he is now 13. His undead parents' lessons grow ever more difficult, but Will manages to stick to it. One day, Blood gives him an assignment requiring him to escape from the ruins in the city. Will desperately tries to fight his way out, but an odd sensation of malice stops him. It turns out that malice was coming from an unexpected source.

3. 03

   S01E03 · Top rated · October 23, 2021 · 24m

   Payday6.5

   Turning 15, Will challenges Blood to a fight with real swords as his coming-of-age ceremony, but Gus asks Will to lose on purpose. Will doesn't get a chance to ask Gus about what happened that day in the ruins before he must head into his battle against Blood.

4. 04

   S01E04 · Top rated · October 30, 2021 · 24m

   The Goddess of the Divine Torch6.9

   The "God of Undeath" Stagnate's sudden appearance catches the three undead off-guard. Although his attempt to abduct Blood and Mary is interrupted by Gus, the black mist bursting from his chest leaves them no time to feel relieved. Will is unable to do anything as Stagnate says to him with a fearless smile, "It's all thanks to you."

5. 05

   S01E05 · Season 1 peak · November 6, 2021 · 24m

   The Helmet of Will7.4

   On the verge of death, Will swears an oath to Gracefeel and rises to challenge Stagnate again. However, Stagnate tricks Will into fighting his shadow while he goes off to attack Blood and Mary. When he realizes what's going on, Will rushes back to the Temple and arrives just as Stagnate comes within reach of the two wounded undead.

6. 06

   S01E06 · Top rated · November 13, 2021 · 24m

   Archer of Beast Woods6.9

   Will departs from the city of the dead and sets foot in the outside world. After walking in the woods for several days, the first being he meets is Menel, a half-elf hunter. Will is delighted to talk to someone his own age and continues to recall it even after they go their separate ways. That night, he receives a revelation from Gracefeel.

7. 07

   S01E07 · Top rated · November 20, 2021 · 24m

   Traumatic Memory6.6

   Menel leads Will to a village that's being attacked by monsters. As he banishes them, he learns gravity of the tragedies caused by the attack. Piled-up bodies and burnt houses are everywhere. Then, from their midst, a faint voice catches Menel's attention. The voice belongs to a severely burnt young boy who has turned undead.

8. 08

   S01E08 · Top rated · December 4, 2021 · 24m

   Songs of Heroism7.1

   Under the guidance of Menell, Will goes to a village that has been attacked by monsters. As he subdues the remnants of the demons, the tragedy of the village gradually becomes apparent. A house burned down by piled up corpses. And it was a boy who was burned by flames and turned into an undead (undead) who called out to Menel with a thin voice.

9. 09

   S01E09 · Top rated · December 11, 2021 · 24m

   Whitesails6.6

   Will and his friends, who travel with Bee and Tonio, finally arrive at the target "City of White Sails (White Sails)". Will is impressed by the big city he sees for the first time and the people who live there. When healing the tiredness of his travels, the bell of an emergency rings. Looking out in a hurry, a big black shadow crosses over their heads--

10. 10

    S02E03 · Top rated · October 21, 2023 · 24m

    The Last King6.7

    Will talks to some of the dwarfs who have made their new home in Torch Port and learns about the history of the Rust Mountains.

11. 11

    S02E04 · Top rated · October 28, 2023 · 24m

    The Meaning of Courage6.8

    Ru begins his training under Will and Menel. He tells Will that he's eager to learn from him what courage is and what it means to be a warrior, but Will himself is struggling with the meaning of courage as he recalls the Lord of Holly's prophecy.

12. 12

    S02E05 · Season 2 peak · November 4, 2023 · 24m

    The Messenger in the Burial Chamber7.2

    Following reports of undead sightings in Beast Woods, Will and Ru find an old burial site where they encounter a Herald of Stagnate, god of the undead. It turns out the Herald was using the undead to lure Will there and convey a message to him...

13. 13

    S02E06 · Top rated · November 11, 2023 · 24m

    A Brief Return Home6.8

    Will and his companions set out for the Rust Mountains to fight the dragon Valacirca. On the way, they pass by the City of the Dead, so Will decides to stop and visit his old home.

14. 14

    S02E07 · Top rated · November 18, 2023 · 24m

    Asleep Beneath the Water6.5

    As the party rests in the City of the Dead, Gus warns Will about how dangerous Valacirca is and tells him it's okay to turn back. But Will's mind is made up. All Gus can do is send him on his way with a word of advice...

15. 15

    S02E10 · Top rated · December 9, 2023 · 24m

    The Lord of the Rust Mountains6.5

    When Will's party finally faces the overwhelming power of Valacirca, they prepare for a fight to the death... but then the dragon suddenly offers to become Will's servant. What is Valacirca thinking, and what choice is Will going to make?