Camelot

Camelot

Created by Michael Hirst, Chris Chibnall

On STARZ

20111 season10 episodes50 min6.3 / 10

A dark, ambitious Arthurian fantasy that trades the legend's mythic grandeur for court intrigue and dynastic conflict, grounded in medieval politics and sorcery.

With King Uther's sudden death, chaos threatens to engulf Britain. The sorcerer Merlin has visions of a dark future and installs young and impetuous Arthur, Uther's unknown son and heir raised as a commoner, as the new king. The two install themselves in Castle Camelot with their allies, which include Arthur's biological mother, his foster brother, and a quartet of loyal warriors. From Camelot, Arthur tries to build a new and better Britain, where people can live in peace. Meanwhile, Arthur's cold half-sister Morgan plots to take the crown from him. Banished by Uther, who was responsible for her mother's murder to put Arthur's mother on the throne, Morgan is responsible for Uther's death and wants to rule as his successor. Aided by her loyal maid Vivian and the devious nun Sybil, Morgan takes up residence in Castle Pendragon, from where she schemes against Arthur.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Camelot violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.

  • Is Camelot scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.

  • Is Camelot sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.

  • Is Camelot easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 66% of series.

  • Does Camelot leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity74

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise48

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love37

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Camelot, and what each one shares →

Like Camelot

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Camelot

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Camelot, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Camelot, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Camelot, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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