Series synopsis
The Winter King is a British action & adventure drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on ITVX on December 21, 2023. It ended on December 27, 2023. It was created by Kate Brooke, Ed Whitmore. It stars Iain De Caestecker, Stuart Campbell, Ellie James and Steven Elder.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Before Britain, there was Arthur.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Iain De Caestecker as Arthur Pendragon
- Stuart Campbell as Derfel Cadarn
- Ellie James as Nimue
- Steven Elder as Bishop Bedwin
- Valene Kane as Morgan
- Simon Merrells as Gundleus
- Ken Nwosu as Sagramor
Guest cast
- Cy Foxx as Dumonian Leader
- Jordan Dark as Young Derfel
- Sifiso Mazibuko as Hywel
- Lucy Allix as Young Nimue
- Bryony Morgan as Tattooist
- Grace Ackary as Norwenna
- Ene Frost as Ligessac
- Rob Murphy as Dumnonian Guard
- Jordan Alexandra as Guinevere
- Eddie Marsan as Uther
- Olumide Olorunfemi as Lunete
- Billy Postlethwaite as Cadwys
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | December 21, 2023 | December 27, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 High King Uther banishes his son Arthur, who rescues a dying boy named Derfel. Arthur entrusts Derfel to Merlin and Nimue. Years later, Uther has a new heir, but Merlin has a dark vision for the future. |
December 21, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 An untimely death leads Merlin to locate Arthur and urge him to come back to Britain; chaos ensues when Gundleus assaults Avalon. |
December 21, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Arthur 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. |
December 21, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITVX |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 21, 2023 |
| Last aired | December 27, 2023 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |