King & Conqueror
Created by Michael Robert Johnson
On BBC One
A dignified, melancholic historical drama about two former allies driven by circumstance and ambition toward inevitable tragic collision, grounded in the political and personal stakes of succession.
Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy are two men destined to face each other at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Two former allies, neither of whom had aspired to the British throne, are forced, by circumstances and their personal obsession, to wage war over possession of the crown.
Where to watch
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Questions people ask
Is King & Conqueror sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is King & Conqueror violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Does King & Conqueror leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is King & Conqueror easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
Is King & Conqueror scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like King & Conqueror
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as King & Conqueror
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like King & Conqueror, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like King & Conqueror, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like King & Conqueror, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
