Cursed

In this fresh take on the Arthurian legend, teenager Nimue joins forces with mercenary Arthur on a quest to find Merlin and deliver an ancient sword.

Cursed (2020) is a British fantasy series created by Frank Miller and Tom Wheeler for Netflix. Teenager Nimue (Katherine Langford) joins forces with mercenary Arthur (Devon Terrell) on a quest to track down the wizard Merlin (Gustaf Skarsgård) and deliver an ancient sword. Their journey pulls them through a harsh medieval landscape where rival factions, religious zealots and a ruthless king stand in their way, and each episode moves them closer to the sword's secrets while raising the cost of every choice. The series runs for a single season of ten hour-long episodes and was canceled before its story could conclude. Set in a mythic version of Britain, it blends brutal action with a teen-driven coming-of-age tension and a dark, mythic atmosphere. Its tone is gritty and propulsive, with moments of mournful melancholy. Fans of The Witcher and Merlin will find resonance in its reworking of legend, its swordplay and its moral ambiguity. The show rewards viewers who enjoy sword and sorcery adventures grounded in folklore rather than polished myth.

Audiences rate this reimagining of the Arthurian legend negatively overall, with a modest rating and a weak aggregate reception.

• The Witcherdark fantasy reinterpretation of legend, teen-leaning quest narrative, sword and sorcery tones
• MerlinArthurian legend reimagined with gritty violence and fantasy mythology
• Game of Thronesdark fantasy retelling of folklore with mature content and mythic quest structure

Created by

Frank Miller, Tom Wheeler

Release Date

2020-07-16

Episode runtime

55 min

Rating

6.0 / 10 (999)

What is Cursed about?

Teenager Nimue teams up with mercenary Arthur on a quest to find Merlin and deliver an ancient sword in this dark fantasy take on Arthurian legend.

What is Cursed like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Cursed as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Cursed violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Cursed as moderate.

What did critics think of Cursed?

Audiences rate this reimagining of the Arthurian legend negatively overall, with a modest rating and a weak aggregate reception.

Which shows are like Cursed?

Shows with a similar feel include The Witcher, Merlin, and Game of Thrones.

How long is Cursed?

Cursed: 1 season, 10 episodes.

Is Cursed still running?

No, Cursed was canceled.

Where can I watch Cursed?

In United States, Cursed streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.