Crime | History
Station:
Sky History (GB)
Status:
Running
Start:
2025-06-16
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Killer Kings is a ground-breaking blend of true crime and historical documentary, which will vigorously present the case against six formidable Kings who have left an indelible mark on the world. The series will reveal the haunting mitigating factors and introduce conflicting and fresh evidence, ultimately leading to potentially new verdicts concerning these enigmatic men.
There is no Next Episode of Killer Kings planned.
S1E4 - Ivan the Terrible
Tsar Ivan IV Vasilyevich - Ivan the Terrible - was the first grand prince of Moscow from 1533 to 1547 and later ruled as the "Tsar of all Russia" until his death in 1584. Back in the 16th Century when the suffix Terrible was first bestowed on Ivan, it meant ‘awe-inspiring', ‘powerful' and ‘formidable'. By the end of his reign, most of his subjects probably felt the word as we understand it today was more apt.
Air Date: 07 Jul 2025 15:00 (CDT)
S1E5 - Emperor Nero
Emperor Nero, the Antichrist who killed Christians for fun. Nero was 17 when he ascended to power in AD 54 following the death of his step-father, Claudius. Fourteen chaotic, blood-spattered years later it was all over, Nero dying - perhaps by his own hand - at the climax of a rebellion against his rule.
Air Date: 14 Jul 2025 15:00 (CDT)
S1E6 - Herod
The case against King of Judaea Herod the Great, best known for his attempt to remove his rival, the 'King of the Jews' by ordering the execution of all male infants in Bethlehem shortly after the birth of Jesus Christ. He was also accused of murdering his own wife, children and countless other innocents.
Air Date: 21 Jul 2025 15:00 (CDT)