Series synopsis
The Mists of Avalon is an American sci-fi & fantasy drama action & adventure television series that premiered on TNT on July 14, 2001. It ended on July 15, 2001. It was created by Gavin Scott. It stars Joan Allen, Julianna Margulies, Anjelica Huston and Samantha Mathis.
The Mists of Avalon is a 2001 miniseries based on the novel of the same name by Marion Zimmer Bradley. It was produced by American cable channel TNT and directed by Uli Edel.
Premise
The Mists of Avalon is a 2001 miniseries based on the novel of the same name by Marion Zimmer Bradley. It was produced by American cable channel TNT and directed by Uli Edel.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Joan Allen as Morgause
- Julianna Margulies as Morgaine
- Anjelica Huston as Vivianne
- Samantha Mathis as Gwenwyfar
- Caroline Goodall as Igraine
- Klára Issová as Raven
- Edward Atterton as Arthur
- Michael Vartan as Lancelot
Supporting cast
- Michael Byrne as Merlin
- Hans Matheson as Mordred
- Clive Russell as Gorlois
- Freddie Highmore as Young Arthur
- Noah Huntley as Gawain
- Mark Lewis Jones as Uther
- Tamsin Egerton as Young Morgaine
- Bridget Hodson as Elaine
- Christopher Fulford as Lot
- David Calder as Uriens
- Edward Jewesbury as Ambrosius
- Hugh Ross as Bishop Patricius
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | July 14, 2001 | July 15, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 After the fall of the roman empire the Britain's are under attack from the barbaric saksen and the old religion from the goddess threatens to be oppressed by the rising Christianity |
July 14, 2001 |
| 2 |
Part 2 Morgaine abandons her son, Mordred, leaving him in the hands of her aunt, Morgause. When she returns to Camelot, Morgaine meets Sir Accolon, and finds herself drawn to him - but thanks to Guinevere's manipulations she ends up marrying his father. |
July 15, 2001 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TNT |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 14, 2001 |
| Last aired | July 15, 2001 |
| Runtime | 91 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Sunday |