Canal+ also wants to have its “Game of Thrones”. Today is the premiere of an intriguing series

And today, in Monday, February 23, 2026, on Canal+ online and on Canal+ The first two episodes of the series will debut and will certainly not escape the attention of fans of historical productions. The action of the series will take us to the 11th century, to the times of brutal political tensions and brutal conflicts for influence. This is nothing more than a British historical project from the BBC.

The plot is mainly a rivalry between two powerful personalities – Harold Goldwinson of Wessex and William the Conqueror (William of Normandy). The fates of both men intertwine in a dramatic fight for the coveted crown. The creators combined monumental fight scenes with intimate dramas of the characters. The series bluntly shows the brutality and intrigue that characterized the 11th century.

It is not for nothing that an analogy with the cult “Game of Thrones” automatically comes to mind. In the role of Wilhelm in “The King and the Conqueror”, we will see the star of that series – Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who played the role of the memorable Jaimie Lannister. He will be accompanied by James Norton, known from the productions of “The Guinness House” and “Happy Valley”. He played the character of Harold.

The creator of the series is Michael Robert Johnson, whose name we may associate with Guy Ritchie’s film about Sherlock Holmes from 2009. (Soon we will also see a series showing the adventures of Guy Ritchie’s young Sherlock Holmes).

The series “King and Conqueror” has eight episodes. This time, Canal+ paid tribute to impatient viewers and decided to release two episodes every Monday. This way, the season finale will be waiting for us on March 16.