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New releases, we like new releases that excite us. In the audiovisual world, new TV shows or films that make us feel excited, like other well-known ones we've already seen. And I couldn't wait to comment on a new series that recently premiered, because it could be of great interest to those who enjoyed Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, The Last Kingdom, or Vikings, among others; and it could become very popular as well. Do you like epic and historical TV shows?
Well, a historical series has premiered on HBO MAX, not a fantasy one, but more closely related to medieval historical events and figures from France and England. What TV show am I talking about? This TV show is called King & Conqueror, imposing name, right? And what is it about, what happens? Well I looking forward to sharing my review here with you despite that I have only watched the first episode, but I couldn't wait for commenting it!
Let's tell something about this TV show. Here my review:
What is this about?
As I said, it's a historical series, and also an epic one. Set in medieval times, that era of wars between neighboring territories and betrayals between dynasties to accumulate power and seize the throne. It's not always fantasy; it was that way, and it remains real in some ways.
This series is historical because it's set around the year 1000 in southern Britain and northern France, in Normandy, near the English Channel that separated what is now England and France, an area where there has always been much conflict. And it's also an epic series because it tells the lives of two very important historical figures, Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy, who fought for their ambitions and territories, clashed in bloody battles for a throne and also to create a legacy that changed dynasties, politics, and, above all, English history forever.
Both heroes were influenced by their families, powerful dynasties and ambitious relatives who somehow influenced the course of events, hatching schemes, plots, and betrayals to gain greater influence and for their respective houses and surnames to resonate in the history books. And now also on television screens.
A TV show that we're already enjoying epically, with plenty of battles and intriguing characters; and from what I've read, it was filmed in Iceland, so let's hope for some great locations as well. Plus, there are more surprises to come in the eight episodes of this first season.
The characters
And what really caught my attention? The cast.
Yes, familiar faces who already promise excitement and adventure. On one hand, James Norton plays Harold of Wessex. I've seen him in other series, especially English ones, like Grantchester. And the main star, whom Game of Thrones fans will remember, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (a member of the Lannister family in Game of Thrones), is now back here drawing his sword as William, Duke of Normandy. I don't want to give away any spoilers, so I'll just say that he once again gives a great performance, at least from what I've seen so far...
And on the other hand, there are more characters, of course, and I want to highlight the role of some actresses, embodying very intelligent women who will definitely help the plot, being essential, sometimes very conspiratorial and always brave, in a harsh world, for everyone.
Anything else to comment?
Yes, the atmosphere. The series seems well-made, we like the characters, and it offers plenty of plots and battles. And that's precisely what gives it an atmosphere reminiscent of other series we've seen. It reminds us of history, adventure, intrigue, and surprises, in a setting from another time, from that medieval era we know little about, but which captivates us.
I have been telling so much, so I'm gonna watch the other seven episodes weekly and it's better to enjoy this great TV show by yourselves. Take a look!
More information about the TV show and all the shared images here: Original title: King & Conqueror (2025) - IMDB: King & Conqueror
