King & Conqueror Premieres on M-Net

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A gripping new historical drama lands on screens tonight. King & Conqueror premieres on 12 February on M-Net at 21:00.

The eight-episode series, created by Michael Robert Johnson, brings one of history’s most decisive battles to life.

What is King & Conqueror about?

When King Edward dies in 1066 without an heir, Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy enter a brutal power struggle for the English crown. Their rivalry led to the historic Battle of Hastings, a clash that reshaped England and influenced Europe for centuries.

King & Conqueror tells the story of ambition, loyalty, betrayal and legacy. The series stars James Norton as Harold of Wessex and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as William of Normandy.

The supporting cast includes Emily Beecham, Clémence Poésy, Juliet Stevenson, Eddie Marsan and Jean-Marc Barr.

Behind the scenes

The series is executive produced by Michael Robert Johnson, James Norton and Kitty Kaletsky for Rabbit Track Pictures, Baltasar Kormákur and Magnus Vioar for RVK Studios, Robert Taylor for The Development Partnership, Dave Clarke and Richard Halliwell for Shepherd Content, Ed Clarke, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and CBS Studios’ Lindsey Martin.

Coster-Waldau also steps behind the camera as director, alongside Baltasar Kormákur, Balint Szentgyorgyi and Erik Leijonborg.

A global rollout

“M-Net is proud to be part of this massive global content rollout, which is a first for us with CANAL+,” says Waldimar Pelser, Director of Premium Channels at MultiChoice.

“King & Conqueror is an epic tale told with power and ambition, and we’re confident it will resonate deeply with audiences in South Africa and across the continent.”

Why you should watch

If you enjoy high-stakes political drama, large-scale battle sequences and layered character storytelling, this series delivers.

The Battle of Hastings is one of the most pivotal moments in European history. This adaptation brings it to life with cinematic scale and a strong cast.

King & Conqueror airs from 12 February at 21:00 on M-Net.

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