The Winter King (2023–2023)
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The Winter King, based on Bernard Cornwell's Warlord Chronicles series, is set in the fifth century, long before Britain was united, in a brutal land of warring factions and tribes, where lives were often fleeting. The series follows Arthur as he evolves from outcast to legendary warrior and leader. King Uther's bastard son, Arthur, returns to the land he's been banished from to find a kingdom in chaos. Seeking the aid of his oldest confidants, Arthur aims to right Britain's path as he faces the most unexpected of obstacles.
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Episode 2An untimely death leads Merlin to locate Arthur and urge him to come back to Britain; chaos ensues when Gundleus assaults Avalon. - 02
Episode 3Arthur takes Gundleus prisoner. Nimue struggles with the trauma of her rape and plans to kill Gundleus. Arthur learns that Gundleus' uncle Gorfydd is preparing for war. Nimue tries to pull Derfel into her plans, but Derfel can't betray Arthur. - 03
Episode 4Nimue returns to Avalon, where she is found by Merlin. Derfel and Owain travel to collect taxes from King Cadwys. Gundleus returns to Caer Cadarn.
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Season01
- S01E01
Episode 1December 21, 2023High King Uther banishes his son Arthur, who rescues a dying boy named Derfel. Arthur entrusts Derfel to Merlin and Nimue. Years later, Uthe - S01E02Season's bestEpisode 2December 21, 2023An untimely death leads Merlin to locate Arthur and urge him to come back to Britain; chaos ensues when Gundleus assaults Avalon.
- S01E03Episode 3December 21, 2023Arthur takes Gundleus prisoner. Nimue struggles with the trauma of her rape and plans to kill Gundleus. Arthur learns that Gundleus' uncle G
- S01E04Episode 4December 21, 2023Nimue returns to Avalon, where she is found by Merlin. Derfel and Owain travel to collect taxes from King Cadwys. Gundleus returns to Caer C
- S01E05
Episode 5December 21, 2023Derfel feels uncomfortable about the attack on the mine – which Owain is keeping a secret. Nimue is discovered by Merlin who helps heal her. - S01E06
Episode 6December 27, 2023Arthur and the tribe kings enter peace talks. Arthur meets Guinevere, Ceinwyn's lady-in-waiting, while traveling. - S01E07
Episode 7December 27, 2023Arthur and Guinevere meet secretly before Arthur and Ceinwyn are to be married. - S01E08
Episode 8December 27, 2023Arthur believes that Bedwin will be able to negotiate peace with Gorfydd; however, when Morgan and Derfel arrive in Powys, they discover a h - S01E09
Episode 9December 27, 2023Gorfydd allies with the Saxons and declares war; Arthur admits he exiled Nimue to the Isle of the Dead. - S01E10
Episode 10December 27, 2023Derfel finds Nimue inside the Isle of the Dead; guilt ridden by the deal he's been forced to make with the Saxons, Arthur vows to fight to s
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