Pillars of the Earth: Season 1

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The Pillars Of The Earth

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Starz | Season Premiere Date: July 23, 2010

Starring: Ian McShane, Clive Wood, Sarah Parish

Summary: Set in twelfth century England, Pillars of the Earth is a tale about love, war and religious strife during the building of the Kingsbridge Cathedral.

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E8. The Work of Angels
Air Date: August 27, 2010
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S1:E7. New Beginnings
Air Date: August 27, 2010
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S1:E6. Witchcraft
Air Date: August 20, 2010

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Paige Wiser

Ken Follett's 1989 historical novel had a resurgence in popularity as a 2007 Book Club selection, and should finally achieve world domination with this adaptation. Who knew the Middle Ages were so soap-operatically . . . dark? Read full review

David Hinckley

This requires commitment, it requires paying attention and it has few cartoonish interludes to give the audience a breather. It also reminds us the value and satisfaction we can find in a complex production executed well. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

The abundance of material plays out naturally, in a nicely arranged script by John Pielmeier that leans heavily on the R-rated soap side of things. You'll probably get lost in the high melodrama while watching this massive chess game, where the pawns are as prominent as the bishops, the king, and the queen. Read full review

Robert Bianco

While Pillars can seem a bit comic, it isn't camp. The characters and their beliefs are treated seriously and with respect, and no one is without some virtue or some sin. Read full review

Robert Lloyd

Things get pretty wacky by the end--actually, they get wacky well before the end--but however unlikely, the proceedings are kept watchable by a cast that notably includes Ian McShane, Donald Sutherland, Rufus Sewell, and Eddie Redmayne. Read full review

Linda Stasi

Yes, there's enough here to keep you tuning in. Just don't reach for the stars. They're out to lunch. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Nothing about the slipshod writing or frenetic direction makes these people compelling, and some of them come across as downright cartoonish. Read full review

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simcloutier

Jan 9, 2011

Very faithful to the book, this miniseries succeeds in every way. The acting is as good as it gets and the scenery is beautiful. Very good job! I'm eagerly awaiting the miniseries for a World Without End!

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elvolador

Nov 24, 2012

I never read the book but this mini-series brought me much, very much knowledge on the building of a cathedral, I think it was very well done and the last scene was just breathtaking I clearly adore this mini-series and I recommend anyone to watch it