The Bastard Executioner (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Series · ★ 5.7
Released in 2015, The Bastard Executioner is a drama series.
What it’s about. A blood-soaked, medieval epic that tells the story of Wilkin Brattle, a 14th century warrior, whose 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.
Who’s in it. The Bastard Executioner stars Lee Jones as Wilkin Brattle, Flora Spencer-Longhurst as Baroness Lowry 'Love' Aberffraw Ventris, Ed Sheeran as Sir Cormac and Sam Spruell as Toran Prichard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Bastard Executioner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bastard Executioner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bastard Executioner tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bastard Executioner (2015)?
- In US, The Bastard Executioner is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bastard Executioner worth watching?
- The Bastard Executioner holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bastard Executioner?
- The Bastard Executioner stars Lee Jones, Flora Spencer-Longhurst, Ed Sheeran, Sam Spruell and Kurt Sutter.
- When was The Bastard Executioner released?
- The Bastard Executioner was released in 2015.