Is King & Conqueror coming back?
King & Conqueror (2025) — drama · war · history on BBC iPlayer
About King & Conqueror
No — King & Conqueror's return is unconfirmed. The show's most recent episode aired on August 24, 2025, and there is no scheduled date for a new season.
King & Conqueror was a drama and history series that premiered in 2025 on BBC iPlayer. It explored the historical conflict between Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy, two men whose rivalry shaped the future of England and beyond. The series depicted the interconnected family dynasties and the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings in 1066, illustrating how personal and political ambitions intertwined in a pivotal period.
The cast included James Norton as Harold Godwinson, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as William of Normandy, and Clémence Poésy as Matilda of Normandy. The show had a rating of 6.4 on TVMaze and each episode ran approximately 47 minutes.
King & Conqueror episode schedule
8 aired
Aired · 8
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2025 | S1·E8 | The Hand of God |
| August 24, 2025 | S1·E7 | Cost of War |
| August 24, 2025 | S1·E6 | Damage |
| August 24, 2025 | S1·E5 | The Beast in the Mirror |
| August 24, 2025 | S1·E4 | So Be It |
| August 24, 2025 | S1·E3 | Brothers |
| August 24, 2025 | S1·E2 | The Sins of the Father |
| August 24, 2025 | S1·E1 | Invitation |
King & Conqueror cast
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James Nortonas Harold Godwinson -
Nikolaj Coster-Waldauas William of Normandy -
Clémence Poésyas Matilda of Normandy -
Emily Beechamas Edith -
Clare Holmanas Gytha -
Bo Bragasonas Queen Gunhild -
Léo Legrandas Odo -
Ingvar Eggert Sigurðssonas Fitzosbern -
Luther Fordas Tostig -
Eddie Marsanas King Edward -
Oliver Masuccias Baldwin -
Elliot Cowanas Sweyn -
Geoff Bellas Godwin -
Jean-Marc Barras King Henry of France -
Juliet Stevensonas Lady Emma -
Bjarne Henriksenas Earl Siward
