7.6/10305 votesLoading...#1 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/21/2023
Derfel feels uncomfortable about the attack on the mine – which Owain is keeping a secret. Nimue is discovered by Merlin who helps heal her. Tristan arrives demanding retribution but Owain denies his guilt.
Director: Farren Blackburn
Writer: Ed Whitmore, Kate Brooke
7.5/10227 votesLoading...#2 - Episode 8
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/27/2023
Arthur believes that Bedwin will be able to negotiate peace with Gorfydd; however, when Morgan and Derfel arrive in Powys, they discover a horrific site.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10312 votesLoading...#3 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/21/2023
Nimue returns to Avalon, where she is found by Merlin. Derfel and Owain travel to collect taxes from King Cadwys. Gundleus returns to Caer Cadarn.
Director: Otto Bathurst
Writer: Ed Whitmore, Kate Brooke
7.3/10255 votesLoading...#4 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/27/2023
Arthur and the tribe kings enter peace talks. Arthur meets Guinevere, Ceinwyn's lady-in-waiting, while traveling.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10433 votesLoading...#5 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/21/2023
An untimely death leads Merlin to locate Arthur and urge him to come back to Britain; chaos ensues when Gundleus assaults Avalon.
Director: Otto Bathurst
Writer: Ed Whitmore, Kate Brooke
7.2/10192 votesLoading...#6 - Episode 9
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/27/2023
Gorfydd allies with the Saxons and declares war; Arthur admits he exiled Nimue to the Isle of the Dead.
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Writer: N/A
7.2/10194 votesLoading...#7 - Episode 10
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/27/2023
Derfel finds Nimue inside the Isle of the Dead; guilt ridden by the deal he's been forced to make with the Saxons, Arthur vows to fight to save Britain.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10227 votesLoading...#8 - Episode 7
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/27/2023
Arthur and Guinevere meet secretly before Arthur and Ceinwyn are to be married.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.0/10326 votesLoading...#9 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/21/2023
Arthur takes Gundleus prisoner. Nimue struggles with the trauma of her rape and plans to kill Gundleus. Arthur learns that Gundleus' uncle Gorfydd is preparing for war. Nimue tries to pull Derfel into her plans, but Derfel can't betray Arthur.
Director: Otto Bathurst
Writer: Ed Whitmore, Kate Brooke
6.5/10563 votesLoading...#10 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/21/2023
High King Uther banishes his son Arthur, who rescues a dying boy named Derfel. Arthur entrusts Derfel to Merlin and Nimue. Years later, Uther has a new heir, but Merlin has a dark vision for the future.
Director: Otto Bathurst
Writer: Ed Whitmore, Kate Brooke
The Best Episodes of The Winter King
Every episode of The Winter King ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Winter King!
Bastard son Arthur returns to the land he's been banished from to find a kingdom in chaos. Seeking the aid of his oldest confidants, Arthur...
Genres:Action & AdventureDrama
Network:ITVX
Best Episodes Summary
"Episode 5" is the best rated episode of "The Winter King". It scored 7.6/10 based on 305 votes. Directed by Farren Blackburn and written by Ed Whitmore, Kate Brooke, it aired on 12/21/2023. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 8".