The Legend of King Arthur(1979)
Andrew Davies' sumptuous adaptation of the timeless saga
The Legend of King Arthur Synopsis
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.
The Legend of King Arthur (1979) is a action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy and drama series that premiered on October 7, 1979, spanning 1 season and 8 episodes. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1979-10-07
- Last aired:
- 1979-11-25
The Legend of King Arthur Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Legend of King Arthur – Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons of The Legend of King Arthur are there?
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The Legend of King Arthur has 1 season and 8 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on October 7, 1979.
Is The Legend of King Arthur still running?
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No. The Legend of King Arthur is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on November 25, 1979.
Is The Legend of King Arthur any good?
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The Legend of King Arthur (1979) is rated 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.