Over a decade after its debut, the medieval drama Camelot has been praised by fans as 'magnificent' and 'mind-blowing,' with many viewers expressing disappointment that only a single season was produced. The series, which first aired on Channel 4 in 2011, is drawing renewed attention from audiences who are now discovering or rewatching the show on streaming platforms.
Plot and Cast
Camelot is a 10-episode series based on Thomas Malory's 15th-century work, Le Morte d'Arthur. It follows King Arthur, portrayed by Jamie Campbell Bower, as he strives to build a better kingdom. However, his efforts are constantly thwarted by his half-sister Morgan, played by Eva Green, who believes the throne is rightfully hers and uses sorcery and manipulation to bring about Arthur's downfall.
The series synopsis describes it as 'a new and contemporary approach to the classic telling of this historic and legendary tale,' blending politics, romance, and magical encounters. The show was created by the team behind The Tudors, Life on Mars, and the film The Departed.
Fan Reactions
Over the years, Camelot has garnered significant acclaim, with many viewers lamenting that it was cancelled after just one season. One fan commented: 'Have just watched the 3rd episode of Camelot, Camelot is a good show, it's improving each week, it has a good cast, great set locations and some good fight scenes.'
Another viewer wrote: 'Awesome Show. An Awesome show but a complete bummer they cancelled season 2! Well worth the watch, it's just unfortunate that it aired at the same time as Game of Thrones, otherwise it probably would have gotten a better rating.'
A third fan described the series as 'awesome, beautiful, breathtaking, magnificent, majestic, mind-blowing, moving, nerve-racking, gets you mad and overwhelming.' One devoted viewer expressed: 'I'm so sad that this did not go beyond 1 season... I have watched all of the episodes multiple times. I love the music, the love story, the conflict, the acting and actors, the plot, everything.'
Streaming Availability
The series is currently available for streaming on Prime Video and Apple TV, allowing new audiences to discover the show and long-time fans to revisit it. The cast also includes Joseph Fiennes as Merlin and Tamsin Egerton as Guinevere.
