SummaryWilliam of Normandy (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Harold of Wessex (James Norton) to the Battle of Hastings are drawn into battles for the crown in the historic drama series written by Michael Robert Johnson. [Premiered originally in the UK on BBC One on 24 Aug 2025 and in the US on Prime Video on 1 Nov 2025]
Created By:Michael Robert Johnson
King & Conqueror
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Nov 1, 2025
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Aug 25, 2025
80
It’s Norton and Coster-Waldau’s shoulders with whom the drama’s success truly lies, and with them leading the charge, it’s clear the BBC is heading towards a true victory.
Aug 25, 2025
60
King & Conqueror clearly aims to be a ripping yarn. It is not intended to labour points about power, corruption, sacrifice and venality despite their acute relevance. But it hangs a little too heavy. An earnest undertow runs throughout and prevents it ever becoming the combustible fun it could be. A failure to conquer, you might say.
Aug 25, 2025
60
The whole series does feel a bit House of the Dragon. But does it entertain? Yes. And it kind of beats watching Ridley.
Aug 25, 2025
40
In its commitment to ahistorical detail, King & Conqueror becomes a frustrating watch – that is, if you can make out anything at all.
Aug 25, 2025
40
In the end, and despite a starry ensemble, King & Conqueror is a historical epic that doesn’t feel particularly historical and isn’t nearly as epic as the subject matter demands.
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