Series synopsis
Ring of the Nibelungs is a German sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on SAT.1 on November 29, 2004. It ended on November 30, 2004. It was created by Diane Duane, Peter Morwood. It stars Benno Fürmann, Alicia Witt, Julian Sands and Samuel West.
The young blacksmith Siegfried, who, not knowing that he is heir to a conquered kingdom, becomes popular with the Burgunds by slaying their bane, the dragon Fafnir. When the reward seems to be a huge treasure, Siegfried ignores the curse that lies on the hoard - which now seems to endanger his love to beautiful Norse warrior queen Brunhild.
Premise
The young blacksmith Siegfried, who, not knowing that he is heir to a conquered kingdom, becomes popular with the Burgunds by slaying their bane, the dragon Fafnir. When the reward seems to be a huge treasure, Siegfried ignores the curse that lies on the hoard - which now seems to endanger his love to beautiful Norse warrior queen Brunhild.
Premise: The Nordic legend that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien to write the Lord of the Ring trilogy.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Benno Fürmann as Siegfried
- Alicia Witt as Kriemhild
- Julian Sands as Hagen
- Samuel West as Gunther
- Max von Sydow as Eyvind
- Robert Pattinson as Giselher
- Mavie Hörbiger as Lena
- Kristanna Loken as Brunnhild
Supporting cast
- Sean Higgs as Alberich
- Ralf Moeller as King Thorkilt
- Aletta Bezuidenhout as Hallbera
- Götz Otto as King Thorkwin
- Tamsin MacCarthy as Queen Siegland
- Leonard Moss as King Siegmund
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | November 29, 2004 | November 30, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Dragon's Curse Prince Siegfried was 4 years old when Saxons attacked the Kingdom of Xanten and murdered his parents. The swordsmith Eyvind becomes his surrogate father. One night, 15 years later, a meteor falls from the sky and curiosity drives him to the place of impact where he meets Brunhild for the first time. After a fierce battle for the meteor the two suddenly feel drawn to each other. |
November 29, 2004 |
| 2 |
Love and Betrayal King Gunther wants to make the beautiful Brunhild his wife and asks for her hand. Brunhild, whose love is still Siegfried, challenges her admirer to a duel. With a trick Gunther succeeds in defeating Brunhild and in doing so finally gets her to become his wife. Burgund is in high spirits and couples Gunther - Brunhild and Siegfried - Kriemhild agree in a double wedding with devastating consequences. |
November 30, 2004 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SAT.1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 29, 2004 |
| Last aired | November 30, 2004 |
| Runtime | 90 minutes |
| Status | Ended |