King & Conqueror S1E5 — The Beast in the Mirror

7.2

King & Conqueror•Season 1•Episode 5

The Beast in the Mirror

7.2/10 · 344 votesSep 14, 202546 min

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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Harold and Edith risk their lives to bargain with William but get a guarded reception. Harold's siblings face hardships trying to secure their family's future.

Directed byNikolaj Coster-Waldau

Written byMichael Robert Johnson

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Seasons1

All 1

Season 1 Episodes8

E1 7.1

Invitation

E2 7.2

The Sins of the Father

E3 7.2

Brothers

E4 7.3

So Be It

E5 7.2Now viewing

The Beast in the Mirror

E6 7.3

Damage

E7 7.5

Cost of War

E8 7.4

The Hand of God

Cast6

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

William of Normandy

James Norton

Harold Godwinson

Clémence Poésy

Matilda of Normandy

Emily Beecham

Edith Swanneck

Clare Holman

Gytha

Bo Bragason

Queen Gunhild

Crew2

Michael Robert Johnson

Writer

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Beast in the Mirror" is episode 5 of King & Conqueror season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 344 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and written by Michael Robert Johnson, it aired on September 14, 2025.

Next: E6 · Damage Best of Season 1