The Bastard Executioner
Created by Kurt Sutter
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A dark, blood-soaked medieval drama built on spiritual mystery and hidden identity, where a warrior-turned-executioner navigates political intrigue and divine purpose in 14th-century Wales.
A blood-soaked, medieval epic that tells the story of Wilkin Brattle, a 14th century warrior, whose life is forever changed when a divine messenger beseeches him to lay down his sword and lead the life of another man: a journeyman executioner. Set in northern Wales during a time rife with rebellion and political upheaval, Wilkin must walk a tight rope between protecting his true identity while also serving a mysterious destiny.
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