Nimue as the central character and hero is refreshing although claims to a feminist portrayal are significantly undermined during the climax and denouement. Women play minor roles including Nimue betraying Merlin, Guinevere “betraying” Arthur after failing to produce an heir, and Morgan, Arthur’s half-sister, seducing him to produce the villainous Mordred who ultimately defeats Arthur. The vast majority of stories based on these legends are unashamedly misogynistic. It centers on Nimue, with Arthur assuming the role of a side-character and aid. Cursed falls in the middle of a large field of stories. I’ve been a fan of Merlin and King Arthur stories since I was in primary school so I compare every “Merlin” tale to those that came before and the legends themselves. Thus begins this Merlin and King Arthur retelling. She returns home to find Red Paladins – think the corrupt Knights Templar – attacking her village and murdering her family.

However, her plan is foiled when she learns that the ship she planned to catch left days early. But perhaps the one thing that can change Destiny itself is found at the edge of a blade.Nimue runs away from home because most people in her village despise her, calling her cursed. She struggles to unite her people, avenge her family, and discover the truth about her destiny. She wields a sword meant for the one true king, battling paladins and the armies of a corrupt king. Nimue teams up with a charming mercenary named Arthur and refugee Fey Folk from across England. Her mission leaves little room for revenge, but the growing power within her can think of little else. Charged by her dying mother to reunite an ancient sword with a legendary sorcerer, Nimue is now her people's only hope. Her connection to dark magic made her something to be feared in her Druid village, and that made her desperate to leave That is, until her entire village is slaughtered by Red Paladins, and Nimue's fate is forever altered. But what if the Sword has chosen a Queen? Nimue grew up an outcast. Featuring 8 full-color and 30 black-and-white pieces of original artwork by Frank Miller.Whosoever wields the Sword of Power shall be the one true King. Now an original series starring Katherine Langford on Netflix! The Lady of the Lake is the true hero in this cinematic twist on the tale of King Arthur created by Thomas Wheeler and legendary artist, producer, and director Frank Miller (300, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Sin City).

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