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The Pillars of the Earth — Miniseries
- Jul 23, 2010First aired
- 8 episodesin this season
- 52mavg. runtime
#Episode nameAir dateRuntimeRating
01
56mAnarchyThe succession to the English throne was uncertain, a matter of fierce contention between the King's daughter and his nephew. The Hamleigh family's hopes for a beneficial marriage for their son William dissolved with this political upheaval. Meanwhile, Tom Builder and his family sought work, encountering Ellen and her enigmatic son, Jack, along the way. In the church, Philip, a monk, was elected prior, a position that bound him to Deacon Waleran through gratitude.Jul 23, 20106.4Jul 23, 201056m6.402
52mMaster BuilderIn a time of shifting allegiances and fervent faith, the fate of Kingsbridge hangs in the balance. When a devastating fire consumes the town's cathedral, a new vision emerges: a grander edifice to rise from the ashes. For Tom, son of Alfred and stepson to Jack, this is an opportunity to shape his destiny and the future of his community.
Meanwhile, Prior Philip discovers the intricate and often ruthless world of politics as he navigates the power plays between Bishop Waleran and the ambitiousJul 23, 20106.5Jul 23, 201052m6.503
52mRedemptionIn the Shiring quarry, a dispute over stone access brought Philip and William to a tense impasse. Meanwhile, Jack, inspired by the cathedral's relic, poured his artistic skill into carving a statue in its honor. A visit from King Stephen ended in terror as he collapsed at the work site. Aliena, seeking to aid Richard’s aspirations for knighthood, established a fleece business.Jul 30, 20106.7Jul 30, 201052m6.704
47mBattlefieldHe sought to inherit a title, a legacy of power: the Earldom. His ambition led him down a perilous path, fraught with intrigue and shadowed by rivals. A knight of mysterious bearing emerged as an obstacle, vying for the same coveted position. King Stephen, unnerved by the young man's audacity, dispatched an assassin to silence him.
The conflict between King Stephen and Maud escalated, each leader captured in a desperate gambit. And in the darkness of imprisonment, Philip was subjected to bruAug 6, 20106.7Aug 6, 201047m6.705
54mLegacyThey plotted, each striving for advantage in a conflict that threatened to consume them all. Tom desired camaraderie between Jack and Alfred, yet their professional rivalry and affections for Aliena proved insurmountable obstacles. Elsewhere, William resolved to strike at Kingsbridge, aiming to disrupt the fleece fair and Aliena's rising prominence. The Hamleighs and Prior Philip secured rights to land in Shiring, but the boon came with a hidden cost.
The stakes were high, and every decisionAug 13, 20106.0Aug 13, 201054m6.006
51mWitchcraftHe found her diminished, stripped of all means of support, a stark contrast to the life he had known. Alfred offered his skills as master-builder to Prior Philip. Aliena faced a painful choice: her affection for Jack versus the duty she owed her father. Regan compelled Waleran to petition the King regarding William’s delayed Earldom. A catastrophe at Kingsbridge presented Waleran with an opportunity to oust Prior Philip.Aug 20, 20106.6Aug 20, 201051m6.607
53mNew BeginningsJack, guided by the marks of his hand, pursued the vision of a cathedral bathed in light – a dream championed by Tom Builder himself. His journey led him to a solution, a way to realize this ambitious design. Aliena followed his progress, tracing his carvings like a path across the land. Meanwhile, Philip received an offer from Waleran, a position secured by unwavering obedience. The resurgence of prosperity in Kingsbridge ignited resentment in Regan and William, who plotted an attack. Their plaAug 27, 20106.8Aug 27, 201053m6.808
54mThe Work of AngelsJack's preoccupation with the cathedral consumed him, leaving little room for anything else, while Aliena’s devotion to the distant Earldom of Shiring had bound her to Alfred, a man she despised. Waleran and Alfred plotted to permanently remove Jack from the equation, and their scheme appeared to be succeeding until evidence surfaced, righting past wrongs.Aug 27, 20105.9Aug 27, 201054m5.9
