Now I didn't have any problems with the acting in this show apart from a few instances here and there but overall the writing of this show is what brought it down. it was so cliche and bring, and there wasn't really a single intense moment in this show as you would expect from a fantasy show of this nature.
It did intrigue me enough to give a second season a chance if there is ever one but this just didn't do anything for me as of this 1 season.
Halway through this season, and the story is all over the place. They just keep introducing characters and killing them off with little to no impact to either the story nor the main characters. While the scenery is beautiful, the CGI is often times horrendous. Characters feel very shallow.
Edit: And the second half doesn't get any better.
I really dislike Katharine Langford
Another kitsch from the series; Arthur from Bangladesh and the bad Catholics
please no more seasons we already had enough...
What a huge waste of a perfectly good Skarsgård. This would be bad even for CW standards but Netflix? Wow, they just hit a new low.
The SJWs cursed this show.
This is a very interesting re-imagining tale of King Arthur and The Lady of the Lake. I thoroughly enjoyed the 1st season and am looking forward to the next - too bad it will be at least another year before we see that.
Bad writing, acting, actor choice, execution, direction, and story telling. Avoid this show unless you want to waste 10 hours of your life as I did. Netflix better not make season 2 of this stupidity. This was a bigger waste of time than Warrior Nun.
Could have been a decent show (after the first 2 Episodes at least)
And yes, it could have - but they fell into the "how to make female characters strong" trap like so many other recent shows.
Making all the men (including established ones like Arthur and Uther) in it look like weaklings and evil in some form or another in order to make the women look better (They even took Merlins magic away for f***s sake).
Which doesn't make a story bad in itself, but combined with the fact, that the sagas of Arthur and Excalibur are well renowned and Arthur and Uther are expected to be powerful and commanding men, its more laughable than entertaining.
Even that might be ok, if Netflix promoted the show with a "What If" premise - but they don't, all the description says is, that she joins forces with Arthur (implying, that Arthur is on his way to be king and they are equals or at least close to it).
One good thing though: Nimue is definitely not a Mary Sue - although powerful it does drain her, so there is some room for suspense.
Hated the first 2 episodes! Only kept going because my daughter raved about it and I wanted to see why. I hope people push through because it sucks you in and you can't wait to see what's next!
Unlike any other show about these characters. Can't wait to see where it goes.
I quite enjoyed the show. However, I don't think that Katherine Langford should have played the main part, she's pretty much the only downside of the show. Skarsgard however, kind of balances out her performance with his perfect rendition of a pained Merlin.
Seems to be a few people upset because they made Arthur black. If you can set aside your racial issues for a few hours, you will find the show is solid for a Netflix offering. I'm actually surprised they didn't cast the black guy as the "gay best friend" because that's the typical Netflix move.
Unique story in comparison with other "Camelot / Knights of the round table / Sword in the Stone" based shows and movies.
I was far more interested in the side character's stories which is a good sign for character/world building in future seasons.
Not your 13-year-old's fairy tale. Beautiful but brutal. Well-acted and only a little campy.
It was ok, nothing amazing
The whole series was really bad as it is written in many reviews by viewers and professional reviewers as well. I think it is on the level with Shadowhunters, that is, a C-class fantasy show, much worse than "The Legend of the Seeker", where there was lots of humour and the characters were much more likeable. Now, here the showrunners did nothing to make me care even a little bit for the protagonists. They also demolished the Arthurian legend in such a way that it is not possible to repair it in a second season, which I hope is not coming. Of course you can experiment with the Arthurian mythos but in such a way that makes sense, not changing the characters' fates without any underlying idea. The characters could have been just any random fantasy blokes, they did not need the Arthurian names.
It says a lot about a show when the intro is better than the actual show. It is the case with "Cursed", as the animations in the intro were quite interesting and for me, the best part of the whole series. Just like with "Shadowhunters," I find myself wondering which kind of makeup Nimue wears, since the acting and plot itself was so bland there was nothing else to think about. Luckily it only had 10 episodes and not 3 seasons like the aforementioned "Shadowhunters."
It can definitely be recommended to beginner writers who want to learn by example what storytelling mistakes to avoid at all costs. Or, alternatively, if you want to have a good laugh, the show provides numerous absurdities that can be made fun of. Otherwise, avoid.
I was very intrigued by the 1st ep, then it was all just YA, and a bad YA when the main damsel is always in distress not interesed in survival at all, constantly saved by someone. To the 8th ep I didn't know where the story is leading... Idk, not enough lore and magic and too much politics and talking and betraying. We have 1 ep with 99% of the lore from the entire season, maybe 3 scene fighting with the sword and coupe marvelous (but still only couple).
I mean I get a tragic character but shoudn't she maybe try to use her powers before the sword? So we could see she tried everything and fail? It could be more believable with more episodes but I barely watched this 10. The idea is very good but it lacked in so much departments. The romance was the most believable things... when everyone was changing just because, without any feeling or after one encounter with sth. I feel 6ish but I'm giving 7 just bc I want to see more of such stories. I like the main idea so much, just half the events were misguided. I don't regret watching this.
The gore death were unexpected and awesome tho.
This is a rehash of The Lord of the Rings. The same thing. One sword to rule them all. The sword turns whoever holds the word. There's even a spider-demon like Shelob. But there is a difference - this is utter rubbish!
The LotR guide for Cursed!!!
Ring -> Sword,
The Fellowship -> Assorted Fey folks with some random humans thrown in,
Saruman -> The Church,
Shelob -> Cailleach,
Mount Doom -> The Fey fire,
Frodo -> Nimue,
Bilbo -> Merlin,
Samwise Gamgee -> Arthur,
Let's stop at that! Now I guess Nimue(who is obviously alive), will have a son, and name him after his father, Arthur. And he will grow up and claim the sword. Throw in some insomnia as well. Get in some goblins, and elves. Make Nimue's son a time traveller, and let him save his mom from the waterfall. That will make a better Season 2!
I mean, whoever wrote this was either very high on a very wrong kind of substance, or just plain cursed, pun intended! And it ends with a whimper. They were busy setting up the sequel to just focus on the finale. And the casting is just wrong. Katherine Langford just does not become the character she plays. Hated it.
Really wanted to like this and get into the realm it was trying to bring across but it failed miserably. Got to the end of the first episode but the wolves that came along and the way that she killed them was just dumb there was just too many scenes like that just made it hard to get into the story.
The first episode was awful, 2nd not so bad, but it does actually get better and worth watching.
They’ve gone for a strange stylistic way to film the show, which is probably the hardest part to get past, but you get used to it.
It has some great actors in, but unfortunately the script is poor. Which makes it difficult for the actors. Although, there are some poor actors mixed in with the good.
It actually got a fairly decent storyline if you keep going. Which is a shame as it could have been a really good show if produced etc by someone else. I’m very confused to why they took this approach in the show, it makes it seem low budget.
It comes over as a children’s or family show in a lot of ways, but in fact it’s not given the brutality, swearing, gore etc.
I’m glad I pushed past the things I didn’t like and focused on the story/plot.
My 2 cents on this series are
Great actors for a poorly written series.
First 2-3 episodes are completely dull and predictable
The story eventually develops to something worth watching and when you start enjoying some character development and story the season ends.
The only characters I really cared were side character like Pym (and the North dude) and Morgana. Merlin was an interesting character too, but only after the first 2 episodes.
After episode 6 or 7 I was into the story, but again the writing was off and there were moments that made me cringe
Not sure if I'm going to be watching season 2
This show is truely cursed, from the first episode untill the last…. Netflix, you can do so much better!
Ugh. No. I just can't. I managed half an episode but it just too cliché. Blergh.
It's just bad. There was so much potential, but the way they executed it was terrible. I agree if another director, editor, etc has taken this story/script it would have 10/10, but as of now it's just 3/10
Looks like another Netflix content scam. Make a show that’s made by 2nd rate or sub-par team (because this far cheaper than paying real creators), promote the shit out of it, hook people into wasting 10 hours (because they are waiting for something to happen), and repeat in hopes of gaining subscribers. Netflix has mastered this formula as of late. Skip this show unless you want to waste 10 hours.
the cast is good , I haven't end the story yet but it looks a mess. I'm sorry to say it, but how can Artur be in the same timeline of a young nemueh... btw I didn't enjoy "Merlin" the series for the same reason. I think anyway that the characters are a little too foggy . they can still save it if with a narrative exploit . I'm ending it by saying that it's enjoyeble , but it could have been better in many ways.
I watched this for Daniel Sharman. He's good, but the plot is a disappointment.
Shout by Nancy L DraperVIP 8BlockedParent2020-07-21T02:09:06Z— updated 2020-08-12T14:18:08Z
This is a very mediocre show. I love the Arthurian legends but this lacked context and imagination. It is just a teen fantasy dressed up in oversized costumes. I give this series a 5 (mediocre) out of 10. [Teen Fantasy]