The Legend of King Arthur

A stately, mythic retelling that feels like a staged chronicle, with solemn magic and slow-burning intrigue.

Created by

Andrew Davies

Genres

Action & adventure, Sci-fi & fantasy, Drama

Starring

Robert Eddison, Anthony Dutton, Brian Coburn

Tagline

Andrew Davies' sumptuous adaptation of the timeless saga

Overview

Dark Ages wizard Merlin, weary of the barbarism around him, creates a new order of enlightenment and justice with a youthful Arthur at its head. Merlin gifts Arthur with the magic legendary sword Excalibur to help him defeat the nobles who oppose his rule. But Arthur must also beware his half-sister Morgan, a sorceress who has sworn to kill him to avenge her father's death. As Morgan intensifies her plans for revenge, she uses magic to draw Lancelot and Guinevere into a passionate affair. However, it is the still more traitorous Mordred who will ultimately determine the fate of Arthur's rule.

How it feels

Earnest, dark, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Power, revenge, betrayal, fate

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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