The Winter King

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Season 1
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12

Critic Reviews

  1. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: David Cote
    Aug 16, 2023
    91
    Although not to be confused with actual medieval history, The Winter King proves that you don’t need myth or magic to spin a mesmerizing epic, as fantasy benefits from a healthy dose of reality.
  2. Collider
    Reviewed by: Maggie Lovitt
    Aug 14, 2023
    83
    The writing is impressive as it borrows quite heavily from the original source material while still managing to bring something new to the table.
  3. i
    Reviewed by: Ed Power
    Dec 21, 2023
    80
    To describe it as a pre-Christmas treat would be a stretch. But for those who like their medieval adventuring on the dark side, The Winter King is broody, moody and magnificent.
  5. IGN
    Reviewed by: Tara Bennett
    Aug 21, 2023
    70
    With its deep bench of European thespians, this is an actor-forward series, with equal emphasis on verbal sparring and gory battles. If you love the Arthurian legend, this is a top-notch alternative take on the familiar story with some smart and welcome changes.
  6. Paste Magazine
    Reviewed by: Lacy Baugher
    Aug 18, 2023
    65
    Its sumptuous scenery, sprawling vistas, and gorgeous castles are certainly easy enough on the eyes, and its core cast of performers is remarkably solid. But if you’re looking for an Arthurian retelling that has something new or interesting to say about King Arthur’s journey or our obsession with it, it might be time to go read a book instead.

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User Reviews

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User Score
1.3

Overwhelming dislike- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 10 out of 12
  1. Poisonedblade
    Aug 24, 2023
    0
    Woke and Unfocused. It loosely follows the story of The Winter King, but it's a mess. Black Merlin tries to help stupid white people, butWoke and Unfocused. It loosely follows the story of The Winter King, but it's a mess. Black Merlin tries to help stupid white people, but they don't listen. If you want to watch something great, check out The Last Kingdom, which is also based on Bernard Cornwell's books.… Full Review »
  2. Kalamir
    Sep 3, 2023
    0
    What attracted me most in Cornwell's books was the realistic approach to the subject. After the end of The Last Kingdom, I was very happy toWhat attracted me most in Cornwell's books was the realistic approach to the subject. After the end of The Last Kingdom, I was very happy to hear that the next adaptation will be The Winter King. Unfortunately, it turned out that very little of the book was transferred to the screen. Unless black Merlin is someone's idea of ​​Celtic druids?
    Either way, this adaptation has very little to do with the books, so there's not much point in wasting time on it.    … Full Review »
  3. abitamal
    Aug 28, 2023
    1
    The number of black actors is irritating and distracting. IDGAF what anyone says, if half the slaves in 12 Years a Slave were blonde it wouldThe number of black actors is irritating and distracting. IDGAF what anyone says, if half the slaves in 12 Years a Slave were blonde it would ruin the movie. It’s weird that at least half of the most powerful men in the show are of sub Saharan African descent.… Full Review »
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