The Worst Episodes of The Winter King

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1. #1 Worst Episode
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   6.5/10(630 votes)

   #1 - Episode 1

   S1:E112/21/2023

   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

   Writers:Ed Whitmore, Kate Brooke

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   Director:Otto Bathurst

   Writers:Ed Whitmore, Kate Brooke
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   7.1/10(372 votes)

   #2 - Episode 3

   S1:E312/21/2023

   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

   Writers:Ed Whitmore, Kate Brooke

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   Director:Otto Bathurst

   Writers:Ed Whitmore, Kate Brooke
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   7.1/10(270 votes)

   #3 - Episode 7

   S1:E712/27/2023

   Arthur and Guinevere meet secretly before Arthur and Ceinwyn are to be married.

   Director:Farren Blackburn

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Farren Blackburn

   Writer:Unknown
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   7.1/10(228 votes)

   #4 - Episode 9

   S1:E912/27/2023

   Gorfydd allies with the Saxons and declares war; Arthur admits he exiled Nimue to the Isle of the Dead.

   Director:Anu Menon

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Anu Menon

   Writer:Unknown
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   7.1/10(232 votes)

   #5 - Episode 10

   S1:E1012/27/2023

   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:Anu Menon

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Anu Menon

   Writer:Unknown
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   7.2/10(488 votes)

   #6 - Episode 2

   S1:E212/21/2023

   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

   Writers:Ed Whitmore, Kate Brooke

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   Director:Otto Bathurst

   Writers:Ed Whitmore, Kate Brooke
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   7.3/10(358 votes)

   #7 - Episode 4

   S1:E412/21/2023

   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

   Writers:Ed Whitmore, Kate Brooke

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   Director:Otto Bathurst

   Writers:Ed Whitmore, Kate Brooke
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   7.3/10(296 votes)

   #8 - Episode 6

   S1:E612/27/2023

   Arthur and the tribe kings enter peace talks. Arthur meets Guinevere, Ceinwyn's lady-in-waiting, while traveling.

   Director:Farren Blackburn

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Farren Blackburn

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   7.4/10(267 votes)

   #9 - Episode 8

   S1:E812/27/2023

   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:Farren Blackburn

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Farren Blackburn

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    7.6/10(346 votes)

    #10 - Episode 5

    S1:E512/21/2023

    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

    Writers:Ed Whitmore, Kate Brooke

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    Director:Farren Blackburn

    Writers:Ed Whitmore, Kate Brooke