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- 2011
- TV-MA
- Starz
- 2011
- TV-MA
- Starz
Summary Set in the mythical age, "Camelot" is the timeless and powerful tale of legendary King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table, the wizard, Merlin, and the sorceress, Morgan. The primary source is Thomas Mallory's 15th century work, "Le Morte d'Arthur", along with other Arthurian legends.
- 2011
- TV-MA
- Starz
- 2011
- TV-MA
- Starz
Camelot
Season 1 Premiere: Feb 25, 2011
58
5.2
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Summary Set in the mythical age, "Camelot" is the timeless and powerful tale of legendary King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table, the wizard, Merlin, and the sorceress, Morgan. The primary source is Thomas Mallory's 15th century work, "Le Morte d'Arthur", along with other Arthurian legends.
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 26 Critic Reviews
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42% Positive
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50% Mixed
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8% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 26 Critic Reviews
58
42% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
50% Mixed
13 Reviews
13 Reviews
8% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Starz, however, has re-imagined the doings of Arthur, Guinevere and the gang as a bloody, bodice-ripping medieval soap opera, and the result is surprisingly satisfying.
A few key tweaks to the story and Joseph Fiennes' puckish interpretation of the king's right-hand sorcerer keep the legend from getting too stale
Fiennes gives Camelot some feistiness and playfulness, and the whole affair is boosted by the fiery Green, a bit part by James Purefoy, plus strong performances in the supporting cast (and yet more wonderful costumes by Joan Bergin, who worked her Emmy-winning magic on Tudors).
It's all extremely familiar material, despite plot tweaks here and there, and yet the show is still somewhat charming in its emphasis on idealism and bravery. Flimsy, but charming enough.
Pieces of the familiar Arthurian epic are preserved in the script, but that doesn't mean the characters fit our images of them.
This retelling of the Arthurian legend feels overly familiar and there's just not enough that's new or different to make it worthwhile.
At this stylish intersection of a Lollapalooza concert and last weekend's Renn faire, we will fight to the death for the crown and all that, guided by Campbell's scrawny, underwhelming, indie-rock Arthur and a malevolently intriguing, shaved-head take on Merlin from "FlashForward's" Joseph Fiennes.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 52 User Ratings
5.2
37% Positive
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User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 52 User Ratings
5.2
37% Positive
19 Ratings
19 Ratings
38% Mixed
20 Ratings
20 Ratings
25% Negative
13 Ratings
13 Ratings
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Production Company:
- Starz
- GK Films
- KA Television Productions
- Take 5 Productions
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
- Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
- Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)
- Ecosse Films
- Octagon Films
- Starz Originals
- Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board
Initial Release Date: Feb 25, 2011
Number of seasons: 1 Season
Rating: TV-MA
Awards
Canadian Screen Awards, CA
• 3 Nominations
Irish Film and Television Awards
• 3 Nominations
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 2 Nominations
