Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands

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Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands
ITV Beowulf Titles.jpg
Opening title
Genre Fantasy
Drama
Adventure
Based on Beowulf
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  • Rob Lane
  • Jonny Sims
  • Will Rice
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of series 1
No. of episodes 12 (list of episodes)
Production
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Producer(s) Stephen Smallwood
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  • Owen McPolin
  • Mike Spragg
  • James Friend
  • Jean-Philippe Gossart
  • James Welland
Running time 46 mins approx (exc. adverts)
Production company(s) ITV Studios
Release
Original network ITV, STV, UTV
Picture format 16:9 1080i
Audio format Stereo
Original release 3 January (2016-01-03) –
20 March 2016 (2016-03-20)
External links
Website

Beowulf is a British epic fantasy drama television series from ITV, consisting of 12 episodes and created by James Dormer, Tim Haines, and Katie Newman. Dormer wrote the series based on the poem Beowulf and executive produced along with Haines and Newman, while Stephen Smallwood produced the series. The series began airing in the United Kingdom on 3 January 2016[1][2] and in the United States from 23 January 2016.[3]

The series is based on the Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf, containing new characters and storylines.

Cast

Main cast

Other cast

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date
1 "Episode 1: The Return" Jon East James Dormer 3 January 2016 (2016-01-03) (ITV Hub 23 December 2015 (2015-12-23))
Beowulf arrives at Herot to discover that Hrothgar the thanedom ruler, and the man who adopted him after his father's death, has passed away.
2 "Episode 2: The Gathering" Jon East James Dormer 10 January 2016 (2016-01-10)
A killer is at large in the kingdom, and with other Thanes traveling to a gathering, the pressure is on Beowulf to catch those responsible.
3 "Episode 3" Julian Holmes Guy Burt 17 January 2016 (2016-01-17)
When Slean and Scorann vanish, Beowulf and Rate venture into the forest to find him, where Herot's enemies are still at large. As the Gathering approaches, meanwhile, Rheda's bid for leadership hangs on Scorann's vote.
4 "Episode 4" Julian Holmes Michael A Walker 24 January 2016 (2016-01-24)
Rheda must prove herself worthy as ruler of the Shieldlands when war among the tribes threatens the collapse of Herot.
5 "Episode 5" Stephen Woolfenden Guy Burt & Jon Cooksey 31 January 2016 (2016-01-31)
Beowulf and his group travel to the Mere with the weapons promised to Thane Gorrik. They soon discover new dangers await them when the aging Thane welcomes them with hostility, until his daughter falls ill. Beowulf and Breca must then set out to find the cure and save her.
6 "Episode 6" Colin Teague Guy Burt 7 February 2016 (2016-02-07)
Beowulf is rebuilding the town's defences when a troll unexpectedly attacks. While he and Breca travel to the forest to stave off further attacks, Slean leaves Herot and travels to Bregan after overhearing a conversation between Elvina and Beowulf.
7 "Episode 7" Colin Teague Guy Burt 14 February 2016 (2016-02-14)
While Beowulf fights off the invading Wulfing tribe, Rheda faces up to Jogan, an enemy from her past. Meanwhile, Abrecan questions whether Slean would be brave enough to betray his mother.
8 "Episode 8" Stephen Woolfenden & Kerric MacDonald James Dormer & Michael A. Walker 21 February 2016 (2016-02-21)
As Slean and Kela prepare for their wedding, Abrecan is forced to choose to accept Rheda's new laws which have spread throughout the tribe or take a stand against his sister.
9 "Episode 9" Cilla Ware James Dormer 28 February 2016 (2016-02-28)
A romance blossoms between Beowulf and Elvina, but when the two are captured, Elvina is forced to reveal a dark secret from her past.
10 "Episode 10" Cilla Ware Jack Lothian 6 March 2016 (2016-03-06)[5]
While Beowulf struggles to come to terms with his relationship with Elvina, Rheda travels to face up to her brother as Herot's defences are on the brink of collapse.
11 "Episode 11" Mark Losey Guy Burt 13 March 2016 (2016-03-13)
Rheda escapes from custody in Bregan, but now faces her biggest threat as Herot is threatened with invasion by Abrecan's forces.
12 "Episode 12" Mark Losey Guy Burt 20 March 2016 (2016-03-20)
The future of Herot rests on Rheda's shoulders and with the help of Beowulf, stands to fight against her brother's forces.

Production

Casting

On 12 March 2015 Kieran Bew was cast in the series to play the titular role[6] while other cast included William Hurt, Joanne Whalley, Ed Speleers, David Ajala, Ian Puleston-Davies, Ellora Torchia, Gísli Örn Gardarsson, Susan Aderin, Kirsty Oswald, Laura Donnelly, Edward Hogg, Alex Price, Jack Rowan, and Itoya Osagiede.[6] On 17 April 2015 David Harewood was added to the cast.[7] On 19 August 2015 additional casting was announced including Joe Sims, Lee Boardman, David Bradley, Ace Bhatti, and Grégory Fitoussi.[8]

Filming

Filming began on the series in April 2015 in Weardale, County Durham. The main outdoor set was built on the site of a former cement works south of Eastgate, which is to the west of Stanhope.[9] Filming also took place across Northumberland and in late April, a film crew was spotted on the beach at Bamburgh.[10] Then in June, a set was built in the sand dunes at Druridge Bay, and another on the shoreline of Derwent Reservoir. The main filming studios in the North East were located at the former Dewhirst clothing factory and warehouse, in Blyth, Northumberland.

British actor Kieran Bew (Beowulf) says he had started to put down roots in Los Angeles when he was cast in the role: "It's been incredible to come back home... I got this job and literally ended up working 20 minutes from where I grew up. It's really strange and really lovely to drive to work and see signs like Spennymoor and Darlington." [11]

Reception

Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. The series has received mainly negative reviews, although a few positive ones have garnered approval for the plot, creature mythology, and writing, with one television critic praising the series for its set design and special effects.[12]

References

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External links

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