The Bastard Executioner

10 Best Episodes of The Bastard Executioner

Wilkin Brattle's 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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on oct 18, 2021.

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#10 - Effigy / Delw (Season 1 - Episode 3)

When an unlikely suspect is charged with treason, Wilkin must carry out his duties as the new executioner.

The episode was rated 7.22 from 564 votes.

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#9 - Pilot (1) (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.28 from 829 votes.

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#8 - Pilot (2) (Season 1 - Episode 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.

The episode was rated 7.29 from 417 votes.

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#7 - A Hunger / Newyn (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.42 from 472 votes.

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#6 - Piss Profit / Proffidwyr Troeth (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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.

The episode was rated 7.43 from 419 votes.

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#5 - Thorns / Drain (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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Wilkin and Toran encounter a new timeline for their revenge. Lady Love gets a surprise visit from an unlikely ally.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 364 votes.

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#4 - Broken Things / Pethau Toredig (Season 1 - Episode 8)

Wilkin, Milus and Toran team up to hunt down a fugitive.

The episode was rated 7.48 from 347 votes.

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#3 - Behold the Lamb / Gwel Yr Oen (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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Wilkin and Lady Love come to grips with condemning an innocent man to death.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 358 votes.

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#2 - The Bernadette Maneuver / Cynllwyn Bernadette (Season 1 - Episode 9)

Ventrishire encounters an old French foe as Wilkin learns new insight into his holy destiny.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 334 votes.

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#1 - Blood and Quiescence / Crau a Chwsg (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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Wilkin and Milus lead an unlikely band of brothers on a life-threatening rescue mission.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 332 votes.

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