Public Media Distribution has announced that it will release on Blu-ray
Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands. The four-disc Blu-ray set will be available for purchase on October 11.
Based on the complex protagonist of the classic English poem written between the eighth and tenth century, the series takes place in a mythological place, The Shieldlands, and challenges the notions of good and evil, heroes and villains, and the rule of law against one's moral code. The drama stars Kieran Bew (Da Vinci's Demons), in the lead role Beowulf; multi-award-winning actor William Hurt (Damages); acclaimed actress Joanne Whalley (Wolf Hall); Ed Speleers (Downton Abbey) and David Ajala (Black Box).
Beowulf returns to his hometown after 20 years, only to find the town attacked by a creature and himself accused of murder. This update to the centuries old tale introduces new characters and storylines to bring together an intriguing and epic fantasy action-adventure series.