The Pillars of the Earth_
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.
Created By
Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
Network
STARZ
Episodes
8
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
A
Amazon Arthaus Channel
1 country
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Studiocanal Presents ALLSTARS Amazon Channel
1 country
A
Arthaus+ Apple TV channel
1 country
A
Allstars Amazon Channel
1 country
Prime Video
1 country
iciTouTV
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
The Pillars of the Earth has 1 season with 8 episodes spanning 2010.
Rating
With a 7.6/10 rating from 393 votes, The Pillars of the Earth is considered highly rated.
Year context
The Pillars of the Earth first aired 16 years ago in 2010.
CAST (20)
Robert Bathurst
Percy Hamleigh
Donald Sutherland
Earl Bartholomew
Matthew Macfadyen
Prior Phillip
Rufus Sewell
Tom Builder
Ian McShane
Waleran Bigod
Eddie Redmayne
Jack Jackson
Natalia Wörner
Ellen
Hayley Atwell
Aliena
David Oakes
William Hamleigh
Tony Curran
King Stephen
Alison Pill
Maud
Sarah Parish
Regan Hamleigh
Liam Garrigan
Alfred Builder
Götz Otto
Walter
Sam Claflin
Richard
Jody Halse
Anatole Taubman
Remigius
Skye Bennett
Young Martha
JP
John Pielmeier
Cuthbert
Matt Devere
SEASONS (1 season, 8 episodes)
SEASON 1Miniseries
01
Anarchy
The succession to the crown of England is in doubt and causes King Henry’s daughter and nephew to compete for the throne. The Hamleigh family’s…
02
Master Builder
A fire destroys Kingsbridge church, giving Tom, son Alfred and stepson Jack the chance to build a new cathedral. Prior Philip learns the power of…
03
Redemption
Aliena protests her father’s imprisonment. Prior Philip and William find themselves in a standoff over access to stone in the Shiring quarry. Jack’s artistic talents…
04
Battlefield
William applies to have his father’s title of Earl transferred to him, and discovers a mysterious knight is also a rival for the Earldom. King…
05
Legacy
Waleran and Regan engineer the prisoner exchange so that they remain on the winning side of the war. Tom wants Jack and Alfred to be…
06
Witchcraft
Richard returns from war to find his sister penniless, with no more money to support his knighthood. Alfred offers himself to Prior Philip as master-builder.…
07
New Beginnings
As a result of his journeys, Jack has learned how to fulfill Tom Builder’s dream of a cathedral filled with light. Aliena tracks Jack by…
08
The Work of Angels
Eight years later, Jack’s fixation with the cathedral leaves him little time or energy for anything else, while Aliena’s fixation with the distant Earldom of…
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
8
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
Showrunner
Michael Prupas
Showrunner
Ridley Scott
Showrunner
David Zucker
NETWORKS (1)
STARZ
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Pillars of the Earth about?
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.
Where can I watch The Pillars of the Earth?
The Pillars of the Earth is available on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Studiocanal Presents ALLSTARS Amazon Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Allstars Amazon Channel, Prime Video. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Pillars of the Earth have?
The Pillars of the Earth has 1 season with 8 episodes total.
Who created The Pillars of the Earth?
The Pillars of the Earth was created by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan.
Who stars in The Pillars of the Earth?
The cast of The Pillars of the Earth includes Robert Bathurst, Donald Sutherland, Matthew Macfadyen, Rufus Sewell, Ian McShane.
What is the rating of The Pillars of the Earth?
The Pillars of the Earth has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 393 votes on TMDB.
Is The Pillars of the Earth still running?
The Pillars of the Earth has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Drama
