Harold’s depleted English forces rush to meet William’s assault on the south coast.

Harold strikes against a Viking invader, and William seeks a fleet.

Ambition drives William and Harold to each seek costly alliances.

Harold and Edith risk their lives to bargain with William but get a guarded reception.

Harold fights for his family’s rights, while William tracks his royal foe.

Harold risks a return to Wessex for his wife, while William plots against Henry in France.

Threatened by those in power in France and England, William and Harold face grave danger.

Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy encounter each other for the first time.