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.
The Bastard Executioner (Season 1)
Pilot (1) (Episode 1) 4.7
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Air date: 2015-09-15
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Wilkin Brattle, a warrior knight in the charge of King Edward I, trades his sword for a peaceful farming life — until the violence of his past finds him and forces him to pick up the bloodiest sword of all.
Pilot (2) (Episode 2) 4.1
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Air date: 2015-09-15
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Wilkin Brattle, a warrior knight in the charge of King Edward I, trades his sword for a peaceful farming life — until the violence of his past finds him and forces him to pick up the bloodiest sword of all.
Effigy / Delw (Episode 3) 4.8
Writer: Nichole Beattie
Air date: 2015-09-22
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: When an unlikely suspect is charged with treason, Wilkin must carry out his duties as the new executioner.
A Hunger / Newyn (Episode 4) 6.3
Writer: Curtis Gwinn
Air date: 2015-09-29
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Lady Love journeys to Windsor to learn the fate of Ventrishire from King Edward II. Back at Castle Ventris, Milus and company welcome a visit from Baron Pryce.
Piss Profit / Proffidwyr Troeth (Episode 5) 4.9
Writer: Roberto Patino
Air date: 2015-10-06
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: The King's right hand visits Ventrishire on official Royal business. Milus enlists Wilkin to go on a covert mission to retrieve a valuable artifact.
Thorns / Drain (Episode 6) 6.0
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Air date: 2015-10-13
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Wilkin and Toran encounter a new timeline for their revenge. Lady Love gets a surprise visit from an unlikely ally.
Behold the Lamb / Gwel Yr Oen (Episode 7) 4.7
Writer: Carly Wray
Air date: 2015-10-20
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Wilkin and Lady Love come to grips with condemning an innocent man to death.
Broken Things / Pethau Toredig (Episode 8) 5.8
Writer: Ryan Scott
Air date: 2015-11-03
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Wilkin, Milus and Toran team up to hunt down a fugitive.
The Bernadette Maneuver / Cynllwyn Bernadette (Episode 9) 4.7
Writer: Roberto Patino
Air date: 2015-11-10
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Ventrishire encounters an old French foe as Wilkin learns new insight into his holy destiny.
Blood and Quiescence / Crau a Chwsg (Episode 10) 4.9
Air date: 2015-11-17
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Wilkin and Milus lead an unlikely band of brothers on a life-threatening rescue mission.
Seasons
Episodes 10