Series synopsis
Camelot is a Canadian sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on STARZ on February 25, 2011. It ended on June 10, 2011. It was created by Michael Hirst, Chris Chibnall. It stars Joseph Fiennes, Jamie Campbell Bower, Tamsin Egerton and Peter Mooney.
With King Uther's sudden death, chaos threatens to engulf Britain. The sorcerer Merlin has visions of a dark future and installs young and impetuous Arthur, Uther's unknown son and heir raised as a commoner, as the new king. The two install themselves in Castle Camelot with their allies, which include Arthur's biological mother, his foster brother, and a quartet of loyal warriors. From Camelot, Arthur tries to build a new and better Britain, where people can live in peace.
Meanwhile, Arthur's c ...
Premise
With King Uther's sudden death, chaos threatens to engulf Britain. The sorcerer Merlin has visions of a dark future and installs young and impetuous Arthur, Uther's unknown son and heir raised as a commoner, as the new king. The two install themselves in Castle Camelot with their allies, which include Arthur's biological mother, his foster brother, and a quartet of loyal warriors. From Camelot, Arthur tries to build a new and better Britain, where people can live in peace.
Meanwhile, Arthur's cold half-sister Morgan plots to take the crown from him. Banished by Uther, who was responsible for her mother's murder to put Arthur's mother on the throne, Morgan is responsible for Uther's death and wants to rule as his successor. Aided by her loyal maid Vivian and the devious nun Sybil, Morgan takes up residence in Castle Pendragon, from where she schemes against Arthur.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Joseph Fiennes as Merlin
- Jamie Campbell Bower as King Arthur
- Tamsin Egerton as Guinevere
- Peter Mooney as Sir Kay
- Philip Winchester as Leontes
- Eva Green as Morgan Pendragon
- Diarmaid Murtagh as Brastias
- Clive Standen as Gawain
Supporting cast
- Claire Forlani as Queen Igraine
- Chipo Chung as Vivian
Guest cast
- Sinéad Cusack as Sybil
- Jamie Downey as Ulfius
- Lara Jean Chorostecki as Bridget
- Ed Cosgrave as Borin
- Sean Pertwee as Ector
- James Purefoy as King Lot
- Sebastian Koch as King Uther
- Dara Devaney as Harwel
- Daragh O'Malley as Leodegrance
- Paul McGlinchey as Wallace
- Lauren Coe as Excalibur
- Sebastian Spence as Lucan
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 25 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 15 | June 30, 2011 | June 30, 2011 |
| Season 1 | 10 | February 25, 2011 | June 10, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starz Studios: Camelot | June 30, 2011 |
| 2 | Character Profiles: Arthur | June 30, 2011 |
| 3 | Character Profiles: Guinevere | June 30, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Homecoming Uther's daughter Morgana returns from banishment and poisons her father. Merlin arrives too late to save the king but gets Uther to acknowledge his illegitimate son on his deathbed. Merlin takes the young Arthur to the ruined citadel of Camelot. |
February 25, 2011 |
| 2 |
The Sword and the Crown Morgana faces opposition in her alliance with King Lot. Meanwhile, Arthur acquires the sword in the stone and is crowned King. |
April 1, 2011 |
| 3 |
Guinevere Morgan invites Arthur to a feast and Merlin accompanies him. While the temptress delays Merlin, Arthur returns to Camelot, drawn by his fascination with Guinevere. Meanwhile, Kay and Leontes seek out a famed warrior to recruit him to Arthur's cause. |
April 8, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | STARZ |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 25, 2011 |
| Last aired | June 10, 2011 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Friday at 22:00:00 |