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The Hollow Crown S1E1 — Richard II
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The Hollow Crown•Season 1•Episode 1

Richard II

8.1/10 · 1,956 votesJun 30, 2012148 min

Ranked #1 of 4 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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King Richard is called upon to settle a dispute between his cousin Henry Bolingbroke and Thomas Mowbray. Richard calls for a duel but then halts it just before swords clash. Both men are banished from the realm. Richard visits John of Gaunt, Bolingbroke's father, who,

Directed byRupert Goold
Written byBen Power, Rupert Goold
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Episode Summary

"Richard II" is episode 1 of The Hollow Crown season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 1,956 votes, ranking #1 of 4 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Rupert Goold and written by Ben Power, Rupert Goold, it aired on June 30, 2012.

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