The Mists of Avalon
Created by Gavin Scott
On TNT
A dark, spiritually weighted Arthurian retelling that reframes medieval legend through conflict between pagan and Christian worldviews, compressed into a brief miniseries.
The Mists of Avalon is a 2001 miniseries based on the novel of the same name by Marion Zimmer Bradley. It was produced by American cable channel TNT and directed by Uli Edel.
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Is The Mists of Avalon violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of series.
Is The Mists of Avalon sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is The Mists of Avalon scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is The Mists of Avalon easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
Does The Mists of Avalon leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like The Mists of Avalon
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Mists of Avalon
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Mists of Avalon, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Mists of Avalon, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Mists of Avalon, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
