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What if the sword chose a queen?
In this fresh take on the Arthurian legend, teenager Nimue joins forces with mercenary Arthur on a quest to find Merlin and deliver an ancient sword.
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In this fresh take on the Arthurian legend, teenager Nimue joins forces with mercenary Arthur on a quest to find Merlin and deliver an ancient sword.
Cast, crew and production details
Katherine LangfordNimue
Devon TerrellArthur
Gustaf SkarsgårdMerlin
Daniel SharmanWeeping Monk
Sebastian ArmestoKing Uther Pendragon
Lily NewmarkPym
Peter MullanFather Carden
Matt StokoeGawain
Netflix
Arcanum PicturesUnited StatesWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
Scorned as a witch, a young woman with powers leaves her village to start a new life — just as a ruthless army scours the countryside for her kind.
Directed by Zetna FuentesWritten by Tom WheelerGuest stars Tobi King Bakare, Robert Ryan, Anton Valensi, Joseph Macnab
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Episode 2
Shaken and alone, Nimue presses ahead on her quest, as flashbacks reveal a harrowing encounter years ago that changed the course of her life.
Directed by Zetna FuentesWritten by Tom WheelerGuest stars Tobi King Bakare, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Florence Hunt
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Episode 3
Waking in an abbey, Nimue finds herself surrounded by strangers and forced to tend to Red Paladins. Arthur sets out on an adventure of his own.
Directed by Daniel NettheimWritten by Janet LinGuest stars Polly Walker, Shalom Brune-Franklin
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Episode 4
On her way to Gramaire, Nimue learns of a thriving Fey resistance. Merlin butters up Lord Rugen. Iris grows suspicious of Morgana.
Directed by Daniel NettheimWritten by Rachel ShukertGuest stars Richard Henderson, Ben Allen, Shalom Brune-Franklin
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Episode 5
Morgana urges Nimue to use the sword for leverage, Father Carden faces a bitter humiliation, and Uther loses patience with Merlin.
Directed by Daniel NettheimWritten by Leila GersteinGuest stars Clive Francis, Polly Walker, Sofia Oxenham, Sarah-Jane De Crespigny, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Florence Hunt
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Episode 6
In the ruins of a castle, Nimue and Merlin finally meet face to face, and more secrets from the past come screaming to the surface.
Directed by Jon EastWritten by William WheelerGuest stars Bella Dayne, Polly Walker, Shalom Brune-Franklin
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Episode 7
While Nimue, Morgana and Kaze seek refuge in an ancient web of tunnels, Arthur and Gawain fend off a siege led by the Weeping Monk.
Directed by Jon EastWritten by Tom WheelerGuest stars Bella Dayne, Robert Ryan, Sofia Oxenham, Sarah-Jane De Crespigny, Shalom Brune-Franklin
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Episode 8
With Red Paladins closing in on the Fey hideout, Nimue hatches a bold plan to buy time and secure an escape for her people.
Directed by Jon EastWritten by Robbie ThompsonGuest stars Bella Dayne, Polly Walker, Robert Ryan, Sofia Oxenham, Sarah-Jane De Crespigny, Christopher Sciueref, Shalom Brune-Franklin
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Episode 9
Nimue weighs a fateful decision, Uther takes a defiant step, and Gawain discovers not all is what it seems within the Red Paladin camp.
Directed by Sarah O'GormanWritten by Tom WheelerGuest stars Bella Dayne, Polly Walker, Sofia Oxenham, Sarah-Jane De Crespigny, Shalom Brune-Franklin
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Episode 10
With the future of the Fey hanging in the balance and enemies closing in from all sides, Nimue sets in motion the final pieces of her plan.
Directed by Sarah O'GormanWritten by Tom WheelerGuest stars Clive Francis, Bella Dayne, Sofia Oxenham, Sarah-Jane De Crespigny, Shalom Brune-Franklin
Where to watch CursedEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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