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At the Castle of Gormenghast, the Groan family has ruled with dusty ceremony for more than seventy generations. A clever and ambitious new kitchen boy, Steerpike, begins to insinuate himself into the affections of Lady Fuchsia Groan and to murder his way to power.

Episodes

1 - Part 1

Newborn Titus Groan is destined to rule Gormenghast, a kingdom based on complicated and unbreakable traditions. Meanwhile an ambitious kitchen slave schemes to escape his destiny and overthrow the old order.

2 - Part 2

Steerpike's secret machinations begin to throw Gormenghast into chaos and madness, threatening the reign of the future Earl Titus.

3 - Part 3

Now a teenager, Titus rebels against the strict traditions of Gormenghast as he begins to explore the world outside the walls.

4 - Part 4

After a string of tragedies, Titus must finally confront the scheming Steerpike and determine where his own destiny lies.