#1
S1E8
Episode #1.8
Fynn traces the history of Shaka and the Ndwandwe king Zwide after Shaka orders the Britons to help fight Zwide, who was responsible for the death of Dingiswayo.
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S1E6
Episode #1.6
Shaka goes deep into the Nkandla forest and has a blacksmith forge a stabbing spear, which he has empowered by "The Nameless One" and given magical powers. However, it is predicted that the weapon will possess Shaka. After a series of military victories, Shaka finally faces his father as he attempts to conquer the Zulu Kingdom.
#3
S1E10
Episode #1.10
Shaka helps Farewell and a Zulu delegation to get to Cape Town, where Lord Somerset imprisons them; Nandi's death sends Shaka into a frenzy of destruction.
#4
Episode #1.2
S1E2
#5
Part I
S1E1
#6
Episode #1.5
S1E5
#7
Episode #1.7
S1E7
#8
Episode #1.9
S1E9
#9
Episode #1.3
S1E3
#10
Episode #1.4
S1E4
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#9
Episode #1.3
S1E3
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Episode #1.9
S1E9
#7
Episode #1.7
S1E7
#6
Episode #1.5
S1E5
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