After the passing of the only legitimate heir to the English throne, the succession to the reign will lead to a long war known as The Anarchy as King Henry's daughter Maud and nephew Lord Stephen compete for the crown. Church is no foreign to politics and Philip, a monk, will learn it the hard way: after being elected prior with the help of Deacon Waleran Bigod, he will soon find himself indebted to the man and called upon it.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 1 Episode 1 of The Pillars Of The Earth resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

The Pillars Of The Earth Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - Anarchy
• s01e02 - Master Builder
• s01e03 - Redemption
• s01e04 - Battlefield
• s01e05 - Legacy
• s01e06 - Witchcraft
• s01e07 - New Beginnings
• s01e08 - The Work Of Angels

The Pillars Of The Earth Show Summary

The Pillars of the Earth is a sweeping epic of good and evil, treachery and intrigue, violence and beauty. This sensuous, spirited and passionate story is set against a backdrop of war, religious strife and power struggles which tears lives and families apart. In that time, there rises a magnificent Cathedral in Kingsbridge.

Against this backdrop, human dramas and love stories entwine: Tom, the master builder, Aliena, the noblewoman, the sadistic Lord William, Philip, the prior of Kingsbridge, Jack, the artist in stone work and Ellen, the woman from the forest who casts a curse. At once, this is a sensuous and enduring love story and an epic that shines with the fierce spirit of a passionate age. Ken Follett masterfully weaves these stories through the political turmoil of 12th century England, creating a relevant and viable world for today's audience and for generations to come.