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Nov 2023
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Season 3 | 12. Salvation

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John desperately clings on to power while Louis the Lion declares himself king in London. Meanwhile, the rebels close in. This could be the end for John, and the House of Plantagenet. But standing in the way of ruin, there’s still one loyal knight left who’s ready to ride into battle and defend the dynasty one final time. 


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