The Bastard Executioner (2015)

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.

Genres: Drama

What to watch after The Bastard Executioner

• Grotesquerie (2024) — Two steps away in the credits
• The Winter King (2023) — Same feel: dramatic, harsh
• The Abandons (2025) — Kurt Sutter created both
• The Watcher (2022) — Paris Barclay directed both
• Iron Fist (2017) — Similar consistency, episode to episode
• Fear the Walking Dead (2015) — Two steps away in the credits