The Pillars of the Earth (2010)

Drama · Romance · Thriller

A sweeping epic of good and evil, treachery and intrigue, violence and beauty, a sensuous, spirited story set against a backdrop of war, religious strife and power struggles in 12th Century England.

IMDb rating: 8.0 (35,668 votes)
Episode average: 7.7 -0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (2010)

7.74 avg 8 episodes 7.5 → 8.0 59 min avg

Big finale

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Anarchy	7.5	917
2	Master Builder	7.7	787
3	Redemption	7.8	734
4	Battlefield	7.7	697
5	Legacy	7.7	682
6	Witchcraft	7.7	666
7	New Beginnings	7.8	668
8	The Work of Angels	8.0	667