King & Conqueror Episode 3: Release date news, streaming details and more

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Still from the show (Image via BBC)
Still from the show (Image via BBC)

Created by Michael Robert Johnson, King & Conqueror, is an epic historical drama series that is also written by Johnson. Starring James Norton, Emily Beecham, Geoff Bell, and others, the show has one season and premiered on BBC One on August 24, 2025.

Norton stars as Harold Godwinson and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau stars as William, Duke of Normandy. King & Conqueror focuses on the events that led to the eventual Norman Conquest of England. Set in the 11th century England, king Edward the Confessor is on the throne. On the other hand, Harold Godwinson, Earl of Wessex, and William, Duke of Normandy, become enemies and fight for the English throne.

The series has stunning visuals and gives viewers a look into one of the most important events of English history. While two episodes of the show have been released, the third episode is yet to be aired. Here are the details about King & Conqueror Episode 3.


Details about King & Conqueror Episode 3

Still from the show (Image via BBC)
Still from the show (Image via BBC)

The third episode of King & Conqueror is titled, “Brothers”, and it is written by Michael Robert Johnson and David Mar Stefansson. Directed by Bálint Szentgyörgyi, the episode will air on BBC One in the UK on August 31, 2025. In the USA, the show will be available on Amazon Prime Video.

The show’s popularity and strong storyline has made it a hit with various streaming platforms and while Prime Video has taken the show for the US viewers, HBO Max will show the series in the Nordics, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and other countries.

Paramount Global Content Distribution (PGCD) held a buyers-only screening for the show, where the opening episode of the show was shown at the London Screenings in February according to Deadline.

According to Lisa Kramer, President of International Content Licensing at PGCD, “King & Conqueror is a sweeping, cinematic drama with global appeal, and we’re thrilled to see such strong demand from leading platforms around the world… Compelling storytelling, exceptional cast, and bold creative vision make it a standout series that resonates across markets and cultures.”


More details about the show

Still from the show (Image via BBC)
Still from the show (Image via BBC)

The show’s first episode introduced the characters of Harold, Earl of Wessex (Norton), William, Duke of Normandy (Coster-Waldau), Edith Swan-Neck (Beecham), and Matilda (Poésy). The episode looked at the current earldoms of England: Wessex, Mercia, Northumbria. Amidst this, William receives an invitation for the coronation ceremony of his cousin, Edward. The episode also looks at Matilda, William’s clever wife, who thinks that something is afoot. On the other hand, Lady Emma, mother of Edward, is also cunning and observing all the political allies closely.

Therefore, the series has plenty of political intrigue and viewers can catch the third episode of King & Conqueror on August 31, 2025 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.


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