Medieval drama series Camelot, which first aired on Channel 4 in 2011, has been praised by viewers for its gritty storyline and is considered a perfect watch for Game of Thrones fans. The 10-part series, adapted from Thomas Malory's 15th-century work, gripped audiences with its raw storytelling and outstanding ensemble cast.
Plot and Characters
The series charts King Arthur (portrayed by Jamie Campbell) and his battle to forge a superior kingdom. However, matters prove far from simple as obstacles emerge at every turn. Chief among these is Arthur's ruthless, power-hungry half-sister Morgan (Eva Green), who believes the throne rightfully belongs to her and will deploy dark sorcery and manipulation to bring about Arthur's downfall.
A synopsis reads: "Camelot takes a new and contemporary approach to the classic telling of this historic and legendary tale. The modern retake on Camelot entwines politics, romance and magical encounters as we follow King Arthur on his struggle to create a better kingdom under his rule. Brought to us from the creative team behind landmark series 'The Tudors' and 'Life on Mars' as well as critically acclaimed film 'The Departed'."
Viewer Reactions
Throughout the years, viewers have lavished praise upon the series, with many disappointed that only a single series was produced. One viewer said: "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."
Someone else added: "Awesome, beautiful, breathtaking, magnificent, majestic, mind-blowing, moving, nerve-racking, gets you mad and overwhelming." One devoted fan posted: "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."
Availability
Camelot is available to stream on Prime Video and Apple TV.
