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Ivanhoe: The King's Knight

Series Overview

Set in medieval England during the reign of King Richard the Lionheart, this animated series follows Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a noble Saxon knight who fights for justice, honor, and the rightful king. With King Richard away on the Crusades, the scheming Prince John seeks to usurp the throne. Ivanhoe, loyal to Richard, becomes a symbol of resistance against tyranny. Each episode features Ivanhoe and his companions — including the clever jester Wamba, the brave Rebecca, and the loyal Harold — as they thwart Prince John's plots, battle corrupt nobles like Front-de-Boeuf and Malvoisin, and protect the innocent across the kingdom. The show blends action, chivalry, and moral lessons, offering a kid-friendly take on classic medieval adventure with a touch of political intrigue and fantasy.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
France 2
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 52 Episodes

Air Date Window

1997 – 1998

Premiered: Mon, Sep 1, 1997

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Aug 24, 1998

Season 1, Episode 52: “The Last Day”

Ivanhoe leads a final charge to restore King Richard to the throne.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alain Sion

Screenplay & Story

Yves Coulon, Christophe Izard

Producers

Christian Davin, Peter Hille, Micheline Charest, Christophe Izard, Ronald A. Weinberg

Department Leadership Roster

Alain Sion

Director

Yves Coulon

Writer

Christophe Izard

Writer

Christophe Izard

Christophe Izard

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: U

U: Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ivanhoe: The King's Knight

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What is Ivanhoe: The King's Knight about?

Set in medieval England during the reign of King Richard the Lionheart, this animated series follows Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a noble Saxon knight who fights for justice, honor, and the rightful king. With King Richard away on the Crusades, the scheming Prince John seeks to usurp the throne. Ivanhoe, loyal to Richard, becomes a symbol of resistance against tyranny. Each episode features Ivanhoe and his companions — including the clever jester Wamba, the brave Rebecca, and the loyal Harold — as they thwart Prince John's plots, battle corrupt nobles like Front-de-Boeuf and Malvoisin, and protect the innocent across the kingdom. The show blends action, chivalry, and moral lessons, offering a kid-friendly take on classic medieval adventure with a touch of political intrigue and fantasy.

How many seasons does Ivanhoe: The King's Knight have?

Ivanhoe: The King's Knight comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Ivanhoe: The King's Knight?

Key cast members in Ivanhoe: The King's Knight include Gérard Rinaldi, François Leccia, Benoît Allemane, Dorothée Jemma, Michel Le Royer.

Who created or directed Ivanhoe: The King's Knight?

Ivanhoe: The King's Knight was developed and directed by Alain Sion.