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The New 'Vikings' Is Here: Soon Everyone Will Be Talking About 'King & Conqueror'
This series combines thrilling historical drama with well-known actors and compelling medieval conflict.
The new historical drama series King & Conqueror promises to be the television spectacle of the autumn. With a cast full of famous names and a story set in the Middle Ages, this series will undoubtedly attract many viewers. What should you know about the series before watching?
King & Conqueror is set in 11th-century England and follows the conflict between Harold Godwinson, the king of England, and William of Normandy, who claims the throne. The series culminates in the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066, a moment that would forever change the course of British history.
The series was developed by Michael Robert Johnson, who previously worked on the 2009 film Sherlock Holmes. The first episodes are directed by Baltasar Kormákur, known for Everest and the Icelandic series Trapped. Actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau not only stars but also serves as an executive producer and directs one episode himself.
James Norton plays Harold Godwinson and is known for Happy Valley and Grantchester. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, famous for his role as Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones, plays William the Conqueror. Other significant roles include Clémence Poésy, Emily Beecham, Luther Ford, and Ingvar Sigurdsson.
This series is perfect for fans of historical dramas like Vikings, The Last Kingdom, and Game of Thrones. Viewers who enjoy political drama, medieval intrigue, and grand-scale battles will be fully satisfied here.
The first season consists of eight episodes and will be fully available on BBC iPlayer. The premiere will take place on Sunday, August 24, 2025, on BBC One. The series will be internationally distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
King & Conqueror is set in 11th-century England and follows the conflict between Harold Godwinson, the king of England, and William of Normandy, who claims the throne. The series culminates in the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066, a moment that would forever change the course of British history.
Big Names
The series was developed by Michael Robert Johnson, who previously worked on the 2009 film Sherlock Holmes. The first episodes are directed by Baltasar Kormákur, known for Everest and the Icelandic series Trapped. Actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau not only stars but also serves as an executive producer and directs one episode himself.
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James Norton plays Harold Godwinson and is known for Happy Valley and Grantchester. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, famous for his role as Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones, plays William the Conqueror. Other significant roles include Clémence Poésy, Emily Beecham, Luther Ford, and Ingvar Sigurdsson.
A New Vikings?
This series is perfect for fans of historical dramas like Vikings, The Last Kingdom, and Game of Thrones. Viewers who enjoy political drama, medieval intrigue, and grand-scale battles will be fully satisfied here.
The first season consists of eight episodes and will be fully available on BBC iPlayer. The premiere will take place on Sunday, August 24, 2025, on BBC One. The series will be internationally distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
