World Without End (2012)

Drama · Romance · Thriller

Two hundred years after the construction of the great cathedral, the medieval town of Kingsbridge is taken under siege by Queen Isabella. Caris, a visionary young woman, inspires her people to stand up for their rights and revolt against to the most powerful forces of her time, the Church and the Crown.

IMDb rating: 6.9 (9,535 votes)
Episode average: 7.0 ↑ +0.1 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Seasons

Season 1 (2012)

7.00 avg 8 episodes 6.7 → 7.3 60 min avg

Big finale

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Medieval Life and Death: Part 1	6.7	296
2	Medieval Life and Death: Part 2	6.9	256
3	A Crown Tested: Part 1	6.9	236
4	A Crown Tested: Part 2	6.9	232
5	Plague and Passion: Part 1	7.2	236
6	Rook	7.0	229
7	Queen	7.1	222
8	Checkmate	7.3	226