The Pillars of the Earth - Season 1 - Eps 1: Anarchy

Name: Eps 1: Anarchy
Released: 2010-07-23
Rating: 3.9

2010-07-23 • 56 min • ⭐ 7.7/10

The succession to the crown of England is in doubt and causes King Henry’s daughter and nephew to compete for the throne. The Hamleigh family’s hope for an advantageous marriage for their son William falls apart. Tom Builder and his family search for work and encounter Ellen and her mysterious son Jack. Church politics see Philip, a monk, elected the new prior, which leaves him indebted to Deacon Waleran.

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About The Pillars of the Earth

Title: The Pillars of the Earth

First Air Date: 2010-07-23

Last Air Date: 2010-08-27

Status: Ended

Rating: 7.7/10 (from 361 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 1

Total Episodes: 8

Network: Starz

Genres: Drama

Production Companies: Tandem Communications, Muse Entertainment, Movie Central Network, CBC, The Movie Network, Starz Entertainment, Scott Free Productions

Synopsis

A sweeping epic of good and evil, treachery and intrigue, violence and beauty, a sensuous, spirited story set against a backdrop of war, religious strife and power struggles in 12th Century England.