7.5

King & Conqueror•Season 1•Episode 7

Cost of War

7.5/10 · 348 votesSep 28, 202542 min

Ranked #1 of 8 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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Sacrifices have to be made when Harold strikes against a Viking invader, and William seeks a fleet. Edith fears for the future, while Matilda moves to secure hers.

Directed byErik Leijonborg

Written byDavid Mar Stefansson

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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 7.2

The Beast in the Mirror

E6 7.3

Damage

E7 7.5Now viewing

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

Erik Leijonborg

Director

David Mar Stefansson

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Cost of War" is episode 7 of King & Conqueror season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 348 votes, ranking #1 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Erik Leijonborg and written by David Mar Stefansson, it aired on September 28, 2025.

Next: E8 · The Hand of God Best of Season 1