TV series
The Pillars of the Earth
2010, English, on STARZ. Created by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 54 min
- Status
- Ended in 2010
Worth the Hype
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Latest episode
S1 E8: The Work of Angels
Aired 27 August 2010
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Sergio Mimica-GezzanCreator
- Robert BathurstPercy Hamleigh · 8 ep
- Donald SutherlandEarl Bartholomew · 8 ep
- Matthew MacfadyenPrior Phillip · 8 ep
- Rufus SewellTom Builder · 8 ep
- Ian McShaneWaleran Bigod · 8 ep
- Eddie RedmayneJack Jackson · 8 ep
- Natalia WörnerEllen · 8 ep
- Hayley AtwellAliena · 8 ep
- David OakesWilliam Hamleigh · 8 ep
- Tony CurranKing Stephen · 8 ep
- Alison PillMaud · 8 ep
- Sarah ParishRegan Hamleigh · 8 ep
Details
- First aired
- 23 July 2010
- Last aired
- 27 August 2010
- Network
- STARZ
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-14
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News & fan talk
What The Pillars of the Earth is based on
The Pillars of the Earth is based on The Pillars of the Earth, a 1989 novel by Ken Follett, published by Macmillan Publishers.
Novel · 1989
The Pillars of the Earth
By Ken Follett
Published by Macmillan Publishers
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Pillars of the Earth: quick answers
Is The Pillars of the Earth worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 429 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Pillars of the Earth are there?
The Pillars of the Earth has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 54 minutes each.
Is The Pillars of the Earth finished?
Yes. The Pillars of the Earth ended in 2010, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Pillars of the Earth on?
The Pillars of the Earth isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
The Pillars of the Earth parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Pillars of the Earth is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Pillars of the Earth?
If you liked The Pillars of the Earth, try Wolf Hall, Tess of the D'Urbervilles, The Rainmaker.
Who created The Pillars of the Earth?
The Pillars of the Earth was created by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan and stars Robert Bathurst, Donald Sutherland, Matthew Macfadyen.
What is The Pillars of the Earth based on?
The Pillars of the Earth is based on The Pillars of the Earth, a 1989 novel by Ken Follett, published by Macmillan Publishers.