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The Pillars of the Earth

2010Show1 season8 episodesTV-14

Drama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic677.3Rotten Tomatoes77%86%

A wondrous, slow-burning drama series about history and politics, with standout world-building.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E8 "The Work of Angels" 8.0

Episodes

7.7

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Medieval Historical Epic
  • Religious & Political Intrigue
  • Architectural Drama
  • Class Struggle Narrative
  • Character-Driven Saga
  • Visually Immersive Period Piece
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Slow-Burn Tension
  • Kingsley Series Adaptation

Cast

24 of 39 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
Written by
Ken Follett, John Pielmeier
Produced by
Adam Goodman, Howard Ellis, John Ryan
Music by
Trevor Morris

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 23, 2010 · August 27, 2010 · Ended

First aired
July 23, 2010
Last aired
August 27, 2010
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
Canada, Germany, United States, United Kingdom
Available in
14 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Beard of Sorrow, Born in the Wrong Century, Training the Peaceful Villagers +9

  • Beard of Sorrow
  • Born in the Wrong Century
  • Training the Peaceful Villagers
  • The Dragon
  • My God, What Have I Done?
  • Curtain Camouflage
  • Historical Villain Upgrade
  • Age Cut
  • Sexual Karma
  • Get Out!
  • Composite Character
  • Prophecy Twist

12 of 53 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Pillars of the Earth?"

Questions about The Pillars of the Earth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Pillars of the Earth?

It streams in 9 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Pillars of the Earth worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 67).

Is The Pillars of the Earth okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

What tropes does The Pillars of the Earth use?

Beard of SorrowBorn in the Wrong CenturyTraining the Peaceful VillagersThe DragonMy God, What Have I Done?Curtain CamouflageHistorical Villain UpgradeAge CutSexual KarmaGet Out!Composite CharacterProphecy Twistand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 tropes for it, including Beard of Sorrow, Born in the Wrong Century, and Training the Peaceful Villagers.