This review covers Part 1, which if you are reading this from Canada or the UK is episode 1 and 2. Here in the States we get two episodes a week, so Part 1 is actually episode 1 and 2, part 2 is episode 3 and 4 and so on. World Without End is an 8 episode miniseries. The Showįirst quick episode breakdown as it is different in the United States from other countries. Their courage inspires a nation and throughout Europe commoners and peasants stand up for their rights and revolt against their oppressors – a new age emerges. In order to save Kingsbridge, Caris, along with her lover Merthin and Thomas Langley, build a community that stands up to The Crown and The Church. The rest must pay dearly in taxes to support her claim to the French Crown – marking the beginning of the 100 Year War.Ĭaris, a visionary young woman, struggles to rise above the suffering and oppression in order to lead her people out of the dark times. Roland’s list of men, who supported the old King against Her Majesty is long – and they will all hang. The Queen’s ardent supporter, Sir Roland, marches in and usurps the Earldom of neighboring Shiring, condemning the reigning lord to death as a traitor. Without warning, Kingsbridge seems suddenly under siege. What could he possibly have on Queen Isabella to warrant such support? Sir Thomas Langley surprises all by buying his sanctuary in the Church as a humble monk using a dowry from the Queen. The civil war is over, Kingsbridge’s economy is robust and merchant coffers are full.Īll is well in Kingsbridge until the two noble young men bring their wounded knight to the Priory to be doctored.

In the thriving town of Kingsbridge, the latest marketplace gossip is the strange circumstances of the King’s death. Two teenagers witness an incident in the woods that will change the course of a nation. A mysterious knight flees to the countryside, hotly pursued by the Queen’s men. (Don’t miss the Pillars of the Earth podcast series.)Ī paid assassin is sent to murder a king.

World Without End focuses on the town of Kingsbridge and its citizens, some of whom descend from Tom Builder, Jack Builder and Lady Aliena. Written by Ken Follett 18 years after Pillars of the Earth and set 200 years after the events of Tom Builder and company.

Following on the success of Pillars of the Earth, Ridley Scott and Scott Free productions brings us the sequel World Without End.

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