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King & Conqueror•Season 1•Episode 8

The Hand of God

7.4/10 · 360 votesOct 5, 202552 min

Ranked #2 of 8 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Harold’s depleted English forces rush to meet William's assault on the south coast. The resulting brutal battle's outcome is unpredictable.

Directed byErik Leijonborg

Written byMichael Robert Johnson

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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 7.5

Cost of War

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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

Erik Leijonborg

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Hand of God" is episode 8 of King & Conqueror season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 360 votes, ranking #2 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Erik Leijonborg and written by Michael Robert Johnson, it aired on October 5, 2025.

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