Based partly on the actual Madog ap Llywelyn Revolt against King Edward I in 1294, The Bastard Executioner is set in the early 14th century. the series main protagonist is a knight in King Edward I’s army. when he becomes emotionally broken by the horrors and ravages of war, he vows to lay down his weapon. But the violence he thought he had left behind finds him again, and he is forced to pick up the deadliest sword of all: an executioner's sword.
Cast
Lee Jones as Wilkin Brattle
Stephen Moyer as Milus Corbett
Brían F. O’Byrne as Baron Ventris
Flora Spencer-Longhurst as Baroness Lowry "Love" Aberffraw Ventris
Darren Evans as Ash y Goedwig
Danny Sapani as Berber the Moor
Timothy V. Murphy as Father Ruskin Sarah White as Isabel Kiffin
Sarah Sweeny as Jessamy Maddox
Ross O'Hennessy as Locke
Alec Newman as Leon Tell
Tim McDonnell as Huxley
Kurt Sutter as The Dark Mute; series created and executive producer
Kyle Rees as Calo Caine
Sam Spruell as Toran Prichard
Katey Sagal as Annora of the Alders
Recurring/Special GuestsMatthew Rhys as Gruffudd y Blaidd
Martin McCann as Randolph Corset
Alun Raglan as Jonas The Collector
Alec Newman as Leon Tell