7.5

The Pillars of the Earth•Season 1•Episode 1

Anarchy

7.5/10 · 938 votesJul 23, 201056 min

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

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The succession to the crown of England is in doubt and causes King Henry’s daughter and nephew to compete for the throne. The Hamleigh family’s hope for an advantageous marriage for their son William falls apart. Tom Builder and his family search for work and

Directed bySergio Mimica-Gezzan

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Seasons1

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Season 1 Episodes8

Anarchy

Master Builder

Redemption

Battlefield

Legacy

Witchcraft

New Beginnings

The Work of Angels

Cast18

Robert Bathurst

Percy Hamleigh

Donald Sutherland

Earl Bartholomew

Matthew Macfadyen

Prior Phillip

Rufus Sewell

Tom Builder

Ian McShane

Waleran Bigod

Eddie Redmayne

Jack Jackson

Natalia Wörner

Ellen

Hayley Atwell

Aliena

David Oakes

William Hamleigh

Tony Curran

King Stephen

Alison Pill

Maud

Sarah Parish

Regan Hamleigh

Crew1

Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

Director

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Episode Summary

"Anarchy" is episode 1 of The Pillars of the Earth season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 938 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan, it aired on July 23, 2010.

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