Series synopsis
Myths & Monsters is a British documentary mystery television series that premiered on Netflix on December 23, 2017. It ended on December 23, 2017. It was created by Daniel Kontur. It stars Joanne Shortt Butler, Liz Gloyn, William Simpson and Nicholas Day.
This documentary series tells the stories that have gripped imaginations for centuries and reveals the fascinating and unexpected history behind them.
Premise
This documentary series tells the stories that have gripped imaginations for centuries and reveals the fascinating and unexpected history behind them.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Joanne Shortt Butler as Herself - Contributor
- Liz Gloyn as Herself - Lecturer in Classics
- William Simpson as Writer
- Nicholas Day as Himself - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | December 23, 2017 | December 23, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Heroes & Villains The strange Slavic story of Ivan and Koschei the Deathless, the origins of King Arthur and the wizard Merlin, the journey of Odysseus as he resists the beautiful songs of the Sirens, and finally Sigurd and his battle with the dragon Fafnir. |
December 23, 2017 |
| 2 |
The Wild Unknown The tragic Greek myth of Actaeon, the Celtic Otherworld, the Kraken and the woods of Brothers Grimm. |
December 23, 2017 |
| 3 |
War The violent story of Romulus and Remus, the brutal Vikings and the Valkyries, the Trojan War, exploring the influence of Homer's Iliad on Alexander the Great, and 15th Century Romania with its bloodthirsty ruler, Vlad the Impaler. |
December 23, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 23, 2017 |
| Last aired | December 23, 2017 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday |