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World Without End

  • 2012
  • Ended
  • Drama
  • ~45m / ep
  • 1 season
  • 6.8/10

Two hundred years after the construction of the great cathedral, the medieval town of Kingsbridge is taken under siege by Queen Isabella. Caris, a visionary young woman, inspires her people to stand up for their rights and revolt against to the most powerful forces of her time, the Church and the Crown.

Latest: Season 1 · 2012

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  1. E1. Knight

    Sep 4, 2012 · 51m

    Queen Isabella defeats and imprisons her husband King Edward II, crowning their young son Edward III. In the town of Kingsbridge, made famous in PILLARS OF THE EARTH, rumors are rampant that the imprisoned King has been murdered. A knight filled with secrets arrives in Kingsbridge seeking sanctuary. He will change the fate of all its citizens.

  2. E2. King

    Sep 11, 2012 · 46m

    Kingsbridge is busy with its Fleece Fair, but the town's creaking, rickety bridge may fail any day. After being forced into a loveless marriage, Caris continues to see Merthin and tries to win him the opportunity to rebuild the town's bridge. A witch trial results in spectacular tragedy.

  3. E3. Prior

    Sep 18, 2012 · 50m

    After the bridge collapse, Caris helps the wounded and hopes to open a hospital. Godwyn schemes to become Prior following the suspicious drowning of Prior Anthony. King Edward III declares war on France, and the Hundred Years' War begins.

  4. E4. Check

    Sep 25, 2012 · 51m

    Petranilla will stop at nothing to see Godwyn’s power rise continue. When Caris tries to foil Godwyn’s plans, she is framed for murder and faces execution.

  5. E5. Pawns

    Oct 2, 2012 · 48m

    Forced to become a nun, Caris travels to France to petition the King to stop Godwyn’s sinister plans. She finds herself in the middle of a spectacular war raging between England and France. The British army is surrounded on all sides and faces defeat.

  6. E6. Rook

    Oct 9, 2012 · 48m

    The Black Death makes it way to England. Kingsbridge is ravaged by the plague and the town descends into chaos.

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