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The Winter King•Season 1•Episode 1

Episode 1

6.5/10 · 630 votesDec 21, 202360 min

Ranked #10 of 10 in Season 1•−0.7 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byOtto Bathurst

Written byEd Whitmore, Kate Brooke

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Seasons1

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Season 1 Episodes10

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 4

Episode 5

Episode 6

Episode 7

Episode 8

Episode 9

Episode 10

Cast7

Iain De Caestecker

Arthur Pendragon

Stuart Campbell

Derfel Cadarn

Ellie James

Nimue

Steven Elder

Bishop Bedwin

Valene Kane

Morgan

Simon Merrells

Gundleus

Ken Nwosu

Sagramor

Crew7

Otto Bathurst

Director

Ed Whitmore

Writer

Kate Brooke

Writer

Kate Elizabeth Wilson

Set Decoration

Aske Foss

Director of Photography

Philip Kloss

Editor

Iain Downes

Assistant Set Decoration

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Episode Summary

"Episode 1" is episode 1 of The Winter King season 1. It scored 6.5/10 from 630 votes, ranking #10 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Otto Bathurst and written by Ed Whitmore, Kate Brooke, it aired on December 21, 2023.

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