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The Devil's Crown

Season 1 • Episode 5 • Before the Dark

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The Devil's Crown Season 1, Episode 5: Before the Dark

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With Eleanor imprisoned at Salisbury and his sons plotting rebellion at Louis' court in Paris, Henry finds comfort in the arms of Alys, unaware that Alys is in fact Richard's young bride-to-be. Watch The Devil's Crown Season 1, Episode 5 Before the Dark in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of The Devil's Crown Season 1, Episode 5 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Episodes

13 episodes
Season 1
1

If All the World Were Mine

Legend has it that the Plantagenets were descended from the Devil himself – a curse which does not deter the youthful Henry.

55 min
2

The Earth Is Not Enough

Henry, with the Devil's luck, has married Eleanor of Aquitaine. The crown of England is also his – and now begins his fateful friendship with Thomas Becket.

55 min
3

A Rose, a Thorn

As the friendship grows between Henry and Becket, so does the Queen's mistrust of them both. And then appears another threat – this time to her marriage.

55 min
4

The Hungry Falcons

The quarrel between Henry and Becket has culminated in Becket's murder; and when Eleanor leaves Henry to establish her own court at Poitiers, the deserted king turns to his sons for love and support.

55 min
5

Before the Dark

With Eleanor imprisoned at Salisbury and his sons plotting rebellion at Louis' court in Paris, Henry finds comfort in the arms of Alys, unaware that Alys is in fact Richard's young bride-to-be.

55 min
6

Richard Yea and Nay

King Henry is dead – defeated, deserted. Long live King Richard, the glorious, golden Crusader.

55 min
7

Lion of Christendom

Inspired by Richard, his army moves south to the Holy Land for a new crusade. Eleanor has also journeyed south; her concern however, is not so much for souls, but to find a bride for Richard.

55 min
8

When Cage-Birds Sing

Richard Coeur de Lion has married Berengaria of Navarre... but his Crusade has failed. Embittered and disillusioned, he turns his back on the Holy Land and begins the dangerous journey home.

55 min
9

Bolt from the Blue

Released from captivity, Richard Is once more crowned King of England. Imprisonment has sapped both his vigour and his strength but, when war breaks out again in the Holy Land, he sees this as his long-awaited chance of glory — and so begins his final journey.

55 min
10

In Sun's Eclipse

A chance arrow has extinguished the glory that was Richard. John, at last, is King of England – but his right to that crown is quickly challenged by his nephew, Arthur of Brittany.

55 min
11

The Flowers Are Silent

John's impulsive marriage to 12-year-old Isabella of Angouleme has brought rebellion in its wake, Arthur, attempting to kidnap Queen Eleanor, has been captured by John. His sentence: mutilation.

55 min
12

Tainted King

The aged Queen Eleanor has died, John's murder of his nephew has caused the barons to desert him, his French lands are lost. Only Isabella remains and his right to choose the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

55 min
13

To the Devil They Go

After six years, John has yielded to the Pope. The Interdict is lifted but the English barons remain discontented; they want a charter of rights.

55 min