Bastard Executioner (series) (2015)
Release Year: 2015
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: The Bastard Executioner, 杂种刽子手, Палач-Бастард, Палач Бастард
Director: Ashley Way, Billy Gierhart, Ciaran Donnelly, Kari Skogland, Kurt Sutter
Writer: Carly Wray, Charles Murray, Curtis Gwinn, John Barcheski, Kurt Sutter
Production & Genre
Producer: Co-Producer: Craig Yahata
Companies: FX Productions, Fox 21 Television Studios, Imagine Television Studios, Sutter Ink
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: 14th century, assumed dead, assumed identity, baroness, betrayal, british monarchy, corruption, epic, executioner, fake identity, forbidden love, historical drama, historical fiction, knight, medieval, monarchy, mystic, palace intrigue, peasant, political intrigue, rebellion, social class, torture, traitor, wales
Story
Set in 14th century Wales during political unrest, the series 'Bastard Executioner' follows Wilkin Brattle, a warrior knight who vows to lay down his sword after being broken by war. However, violence finds him again, forcing him to take up the role of an executioner under the assumed identity of 'The Bastard.' Guided by Annora, a mystical healer with apparent omniscience, Wilkin navigates political intrigue and a deepening connection with Lady Love, the Baroness, while trying to understand his greater purpose. Manipulated by Milus Corbett, a devious Chamberlain with political ambitions, Wilkin must protect his true identity while serving his mysterious destiny.
Summary
'Bastard Executioner' is a medieval epic that blends action and drama, set against the backdrop of political upheaval in 14th century Wales. The series explores themes of betrayal, forbidden love, and social class as Wilkin Brattle struggles to reconcile his past as a warrior knight with his new role as an executioner. With its complex characters and rich historical setting, 'Bastard Executioner' offers a gripping exploration of power, identity, and destiny.
