TV series

The Bastard Executioner

2015 · 1 season

A grim, mud-and-blood medieval drama that keeps you tense with intrigue and violence, though its mystic detours can feel muddled.

Overview: 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.
How it feels: Dark, bleak, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Revenge, identity, betrayal, power
Content: Strong violence and gore. Mild sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
identity
betrayal
power
corruption
Places: countryside
single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore strong
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild