The Cave of the Golden Rose

The Cave of the Golden Rose

Created by Gianni Romoli, Lamberto Bava

On Canale 5

1991–19965 seasons10 episodes100 min7.0 / 10

A fantasy adventure centered on a warrior princess and her forbidden romance with an enemy prince, navigating political conflict and magical threats across five seasons.

The king desires nothing more than a male heir. But his wife gives birth to a girl Fantaghirò. When she refuses to marry years later, she is sent in the forest where she learns how to ride and fight like a man. She appears disguised in a duel with Prince Romualdo, the son of her father's adversary. Both fall in love, but their marriage brings no peace to the united kingdom. Evil forces are trying to seize power.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Cave of the Golden Rose leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

  • Is The Cave of the Golden Rose violent? Somewhat. More violent than 64% of series.

  • Is The Cave of the Golden Rose sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Cave of the Golden Rose scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Cave of the Golden Rose easy watching? 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.

46/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity50

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise41

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love47

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Cave of the Golden Rose

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Cave of the Golden Rose, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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