The Mists of Avalon

Based on Marion Zimmer Bradley's novel, this miniseries retells the Arthurian legend from the perspective of its women, particularly the priestess Morgaine and her aunt Viviane, Lady of the Lake. As Christianity rises to displace the old Celtic religion, Morgaine finds herself torn between her sacred duties to the goddess and her love for her half-brother Arthur. The story follows how political alliances, betrayal, and shifting faith ultimately lead to the downfall of Camelot and the fading of the mystical isle of Avalon itself.