The WORST episodes of The Winter King

Every episode of The Winter King ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Winter King!

Portraying a revisionist take on the well-loved Arthurian legends, the series follows Arthur Pendragon as he evolves from outcast son to legendary warrior and leader. The Winter King is set in the 5th century, long before Britain was united, in a land of warring factions and tribes when the world was brutal and lives were often fleeting. Based on Bernard Cornwell’s Warlord Chronicles.

Last Updated: 9/10/2024Network: ITVXStatus: Ended
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Episode 1
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7.15
544 votes

#1 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/21/2023

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.

Directors: Otto Bathurst
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Episode 2
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7.37
415 votes

#2 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/21/2023

An untimely death leads Merlin to locate Arthur and urge him to come back to Britain; chaos ensues when Gundleus assaults Avalon.

Directors: Otto Bathurst
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Episode 3
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7.48
373 votes

#3 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/21/2023

Arthur takes Gundleus prisoner, and Nimue begins to plan her revenge; Arthur learns that Gundleus' uncle Gorfydd is preparing for war.

Directors: Otto Bathurst
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Episode 9
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7.57
296 votes

#4 - Episode 9

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/21/2023

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

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Episode 7
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7.58
320 votes

#5 - Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/21/2023

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

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Episode 6
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7.59
326 votes

#6 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/21/2023

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

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Episode 10
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7.61
290 votes

#7 - Episode 10

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/21/2023

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.

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Episode 4
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7.61
342 votes

#8 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/21/2023

A former warrior now turned monk, tells the story of how Arthur Pendragon became the lord of war.

Directors: Otto Bathurst
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Episode 8
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7.63
297 votes

#9 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/21/2023

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.

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Episode 5
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7.66
353 votes

#10 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/21/2023

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.

Directors: Farren Blackburn
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