Aster, a government agent, and Halan, an ex-military man, are trapped together in one of the many beacons that serve as a lighthouse for intergalactic travelers. Each beacon is controlled by a highly trained human and a specialized artificial intelligence.
Aster mysteriously finds her way to the lonely beacon keeper Halan and an exciting battle of wills ensues. Halan begins to wonder whether Aster is friend or foe, as her ability to conceal her agenda and motives could make her a formidable opponent.
The series created by Zak Penn also starred Barbara Hershey, Stephen Root, Natasha Mumba and Jess Salgueiro. The first season premiered last year and the second season was released last April.
Produced by Boat Rocker, Zak Penn and Glen Mazzara were executive producers along with David Fortier, Ivan Schneeberg, James Middleton, Nick Nantell, Tina Thor, Katie O'Connell Marsh, Elisa Ellis, Liz Varner, Ira Steven Behr, Daniel Percival, Joy Blake , Lena Headey and Stephan James.
The Winter King was canceled by ITVX in the United Kingdom. The series is set in the fifth century, long before Britain was united, in a brutal land of warring factions and tribes, where lives were often fleeting. The series follows Arthur Pendragon as he rises from outcast to legendary warrior and leader.
The series stars Iain De Caestecker as Arthur Pendragon, alongside Eddie Marsan as the High King Uther, Ellie James as Nimue, Nathaniel Martello-White as Merlin, Stuart Campbell as Derfel, Daniel Ings as Owain, Valene Kane as Morgan, Jordan Alexandra as Guinevere and Simon Merrells as Gundleus.
Executive producers Kate Brooke and Ed Whitmore adapted Bernard Cornwell's Warlord Chronicles. Julie Gardner, Lachlan MacKinnon and Jane Tranter also executive produce with Sherry Marsh. Shelley Browning and Kenneth L. Browning.
The drama is produced by Catrin Lewis Defis for Bad Wolf, in association with One Big Picture. Sony Pictures Television distributed The Winter King worldwide.
