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The Legend of King Arthur

1979·Show
8Episodes in1Season
75
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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic and wondrous

  • Romance7
  • Wonder7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Fantasy and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Andrew Davies' sumptuous adaptation of the timeless saga

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.
Arthurian LegendMythological DramaMedieval FantasyChivalric RomanceTreachery & BetrayalMagic & ProphecyEpic StorytellingMoral DilemmasEnsemble CastClassic Adaptation

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Is The Legend of King Arthur worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Legend of King Arthur rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does The Legend of King Arthur have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did The Legend of King Arthur air?

It ran from 1979 to 1979 and has ended.

What language is The Legend of King Arthur in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.