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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 (263 votes)
Seasons
2
Language
EN
Type
TV series
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Ratings refreshed Aug 19, 2026 · 2 seasons indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (1983)

7.49 avg 10 episodes 7.7 → 6.9

Ep 1: 7.7 · 13 votesEp 2: 8.0 · 14 votesEp 3: 7.6 · 11 votesEp 4: 7.8 · 12 votesEp 5: 7.2 · 11 votesEp 6: 7.3 · 10 votesEp 7: 7.4 · 10 votesEp 8: 7.7 · 10 votesEp 9: 7.3 · 10 votesEp 10: 6.9 · 10 votes
Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#TitleRatingVotes
1Gather ye Rosebuds7.713
2This War Without an Enemy8.014
3The Sound of Drums7.611
4A Silver Moon7.812
5The Edge of the Sword7.211
6Outrageous Fortune7.310
7A Sea of Dangers7.410
8Ring of Fire7.710
9Ashes to Ashes7.310
10Not Peace, But a Sword6.910

Season 2 (1985)

7.67 avg 7 episodes 6.3 → 8.6

Ep 1: 6.3 · 9 votesEp 2: 7.6 · 13 votesEp 3: 8.0 · 9 votesEp 4: 8.5 · 13 votesEp 5: 7.5 · 10 votesEp 8: 7.2 · 8 votesEp 10: 8.6 · 8 votes
Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#TitleRatingVotes
1Conflicts6.39
2Cruel Necessity7.613
3Cromwell at Arnescote8.09
4Witch Hunt8.513
5Escape7.510
8The Mailed Fist7.28
10Restoration8.68
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