Series synopsis
The Bastard Executioner is an American drama television series that premiered on FX on September 15, 2015. It ended on November 17, 2015. It was created by Kurt Sutter. It stars Lee Jones, Flora Spencer-Longhurst, Ed Sheeran and Sam Spruell.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lee Jones as Wilkin Brattle
- Flora Spencer-Longhurst as Baroness Lowry 'Love' Aberffraw Ventris
- Ed Sheeran as Sir Cormac
- Sam Spruell as Toran Prichard
- Kurt Sutter as The Dark Mute
- Darren Evans as Ash y Goedwig
- Katey Sagal as Annora of the Alders
- Stephen Moyer as Milus Corbett
Supporting cast
- Sarah White as Isabel Kiffin
- Sarah Sweeney as Jessamy Maddox
Guest cast
- Scroobius Pip as Scribe Master / Aiden Under
- Owain Gwynn as Elis
- Jack Quick as Mabon
- John Cording as Sculptor
- Tim McDonell as Huxley
- Pierro Niel-Mee as French Noble
- Stefan Kalipha as Tobias
- Shane Attwooll as Henry Dyer
- Catrin Aaron as Lady Trula
- David McSavage as Gwynfor
- Brían F. O'Byrne as Baron Ventris
- Llew Davies as Norton
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | September 15, 2015 | November 17, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot (1) 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. |
September 15, 2015 |
| 2 |
Pilot (2) 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. |
September 15, 2015 |
| 3 |
Effigy / Delw When an unlikely suspect is charged with treason, Wilkin must carry out his duties as the new executioner. |
September 22, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FX |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 15, 2015 |
| Last aired | November 17, 2015 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |