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The Best Episodes of Britain's Bloodiest Dynasty Season 1

Every episode of Britain's Bloodiest Dynasty Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Britain's Bloodiest Dynasty Season 1!

Acclaimed historian Dan Jones tells the story of the dynasty who ruled England and much of France during the Middle Ages. More shocking, brutal and...
Genre:Documentary
Network:Channel 5

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Betrayal" is the best rated episode of "Britain's Bloodiest Dynasty" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 60 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/27/2014. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Hatred".

  • Betrayal
    8.1/1060 votes

    #1 - Betrayal

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/27/2014

    Charismatic Henry II transformed England into an empire, but became a control freak and rebellions against him led by the ones closest to him, such as Thomas Becket and Henry's wife and sons, eventually broke out.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hatred
    7.6/1050 votes

    #2 - Hatred

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/4/2014

    The history of the Plantagenets continues with the story of king Henry III, his treacherous best friend Simon de Montfort and their bitter struggle for the soul of the nation.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Revenge
    7.8/1047 votes

    #3 - Revenge

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/11/2014

    Dan Jones continues his compelling part-dramatised history of the Plantagenet dynasty with a look at the reign of Edward II. In a story of murder, intrigue, lust, betrayal and revenge, he explores what turned his queen, Isabella of France, from a loyal young wife into a bloodthirsty matriarch.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tyranny
    7.9/1051 votes

    #4 - Tyranny

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/18/2014

    Dan Jones tells the extraordinary story of Richard II, the boy king who was the hero of the Peasants' Revolt, but who grew up to become one of the most brutal tyrants in English history. His bitter rivalry with his cousin, Henry Bolingbroke, plunged the country into civil war, and when Henry deposed Richard the Plantagenet dynasty came to an end.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A