The restored English monarch Charles II pushes his nation into a fierce contest with the Dutch Republic for control of global commerce in the 17th century, driven by the political dynamics inside his court and the rival strategies of his Dutch counterpart Johann de Witt. As tensions rise, this opening segment follows how economic ambitions, naval build-ups, and court politics set the stage for prolonged conflict on the seas.
| Name | Type | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Twickler | Writer | ||
| Bruce Twickler | Director | ||
| David Hickman | Director |