Le Nebbie Di - Avalon S01e01-02

: The king’s marriage to Gwenhwyfar is strained by her inability to produce an heir and her forbidden love for Lancelot.

: Morgaine carries the dying Arthur back to Avalon. The series concludes with the "mists" closing over the island, signifying the end of the old world as the remaining priestesses integrate into the new Christian society. Core Cast & Crew Morgaine : Julianna Margulies Viviane : Anjelica Huston Morgause : Joan Allen Gwenhwyfar : Samantha Mathis King Arthur : Edward Atterton Lancelot : Michael Vartan Director : Uli Edel Le nebbie di Avalon s01e01-02

: Viviane, the Lady of the Lake, informs her sister Igraine that she is destined to bear the future High King of Britain with a man other than her husband, Gorlois. : The king’s marriage to Gwenhwyfar is strained

The second part focuses on Arthur’s reign, the decline of Avalon, and the tragic fallout of the family’s secrets. Core Cast & Crew Morgaine : Julianna Margulies

The 2001 miniseries Le nebbie di Avalon ( The Mists of Avalon ), based on the novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley, is a two-part retelling of the Arthurian legend through the perspectives of its women. Directed by Uli Edel, the series highlights the conflict between the ancient pagan traditions of Avalon and the rising influence of Christianity.

: Morgaine’s aunt, Morgause, raises Mordred as a tool for her own political gain, poisoning him against his father.

: Arthur becomes High King and attempts to balance his loyalty to both Avalon and the Christian church by using the banner of the Goddess alongside the Christian cross.