By the Sword Divided (1983)

Drama · History · War

This classic period drama series follows the fortunes of the aristocratic Lacey family, living peacefully in Arnescote Castle until the onset of the English Civil War in 1640. Sir Martin Lacey, the head of the family, is steadfastly loyal to the King. However the family is torn apart when his eldest daughter Anne weds John Fletcher - son of a merchant family who support the forces of Cromwell.

IMDb rating: 8.0 (264 votes)
Episode average: 7.6 -0.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 2
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (1983)

7.50 avg 10 episodes 7.8 → 6.9

Bad finale

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Gather ye Rosebuds	7.8	13
2	This War Without an Enemy	8.0	14
3	The Sound of Drums	7.6	11
4	A Silver Moon	7.8	12
5	The Edge of the Sword	7.2	11
6	Outrageous Fortune	7.3	10
7	A Sea of Dangers	7.4	10
8	Ring of Fire	7.7	10
9	Ashes to Ashes	7.3	10
10	Not Peace, But a Sword	6.9	10

Season 2 (1985)

7.67 avg 7 episodes 6.3 → 8.6

Big finale

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Conflicts	6.3	9
2	Cruel Necessity	7.6	13
3	Cromwell at Arnescote	8.0	9
4	Witch Hunt	8.5	13
5	Escape	7.5	10
8	The Mailed Fist	7.2	8
10	Restoration	8.6	8

By the Sword Divided (1983)

Cast

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