Knightfall (2019)
Rating: IMDb: 6.7/10 | Rotten Tomatoes: 69%
Main Cast:
- Tom Cullen as Landry de Lauzon
- Pádraic Delaney as Gawain
- Simon Merrells as Tancrede de Hauteville
- Julian Ovenden as William De Nogaret
- Ed Stoppard as King Philip IV
- Mark Hamill as Master Talus
Creator: Don Handfield, Richard Rayner
Plot Summary:
Knightfall is a historical drama series set during the 14th century, chronicling the fall of the Knights Templar, one of the most powerful and mysterious military orders in history. The show delves into their secretive rituals, political machinations, and the events leading to their persecution by King Philip IV of France.
Known for its action-packed battles, rich medieval settings, and political intrigue, Knightfall offers a gritty and dramatized portrayal of the Templars’ final days. Mark Hamill’s portrayal of Master Talus in Season 2 added depth and gravitas to the series, drawing renewed attention to its gripping storylines and epic scale.
The second and final season (2019) focuses on Landry de Lauzon (Tom Cullen), a disgraced Templar knight seeking redemption. Under the strict tutelage of the battle-hardened Master Talus (Mark Hamill), Landry struggles to regain his place in the order while contending with internal betrayals and external threats. As tensions between the Templars and King Philip escalate, the quest for the Holy Grail intertwines with the knights’ fight for survival, testing their faith, loyalty, and courage.