Cursed isn’t returning to Netflix for a season 2. Deadline reveals the show has been quietly canceled after over a year of waiting after the primary season debuted in July 2020. Anyone following What’s on Netflix won’t be particularly surprised as we said the show was over back in April 2021.
Cursed may be a Netflix Original medieval fantasy series supported by the Illustrated Ya novel of an equivalent name by Tom Wheeler and Frank Miller.
After the destruction of her village and tribe, Nimue is tasked by her mother to hunt the wizard Merlin, and return to him the Sword of Power. The fate of the dominion rests in her hands, because the evil Red Paladins seek to destroy all of Fey’s kind.
Has Netflix renewed Cursed for a second season?
Netflix Renewal Status: Officially Canceled
After a year of waiting, we reported back in April 2021 that Cursed has yet to be renewed for season 2 which as time ticked by it seemed increasingly unlikely that it might .
We typically need to wait between 1-3 months to find out of a show’s fate on Netflix but this one (along with Letter for the King) has been dead quiet since the discharge
Early signs the show was canceled was back in April once we spotted a variety of props from the series had been found on eBay which might be a nasty indication or that these props (which are mostly insignificant to the story) just aren’t needed anymore.
Reviews to the show were ultimately mixed and we’ve never heard how well it did through a statistic released by Netflix. We do realize it only spent around 3-4 weeks within the Netflix top 10s in both the United kingdom and US.
One positive sign for the return of the show is that Katherine Langford isn’t currently announced for any new long-term projects as of yet.
What we expected to ascertain from season 2 of Cursed
We have tons of questions wanting to be answered from the second season of Cursed.
Did Nimue survive?
We knew of Nimue’s fate because of the season’s opening scene, and arguably, it wasn’t surprising that Iris dealt Nimue what might be a possible death blow.
This won’t be the end of Nimue by any means, but the second season should see her transition into her role as the fabled Lady of the Lake.
We can also see the true potential of Nimue’s power in season 2. In her grief of Gawain’s death, Nimue tapped into the facility of The Hidden once more , sending a magical shockwave that rippled throughout the Pendragon encampment. Just after Nimue was grabbed by the Red Paladins, Gawain’s body was magically surrounded by grass and flowers. Is Gawain close to being resurrected?
Merlin’s power returns
After spending a few decades without magic, in his grief and rage at the “death” of Nimue, Merlin wielded the Sword of Power for the primary time in years, and as a result, his magical powers returned.
It’s unclear if Merlin must be wielding the sword to awaken his magical abilities, or if his magic has now been reawakened upon using the sword.
Regardless, Merlin swore he would never wield the sword again, so when the time comes will Merlin be ready to spare it? And, in doing so, will his magical abilities be removed another time .
A Game of Thrones
Excuse the pun, but the apparent backstabbing, underhanded deals, and fight for the Pendragon crown are like another fantasy series.
Uther Pendragon and Cumber the Ice King are yet to lock horns, but neither are in possession of the Sword of Power. By blood, Cumber is that the rightful heir, but Uther has proven himself to be a capable, albeit whiney, King.
The Church and therefore the rebel raider faction Red Spear could turn the tide for either king. Much of subsequent seasons will see Uther and Cumber come to blows as they each fight for the proper to wear the crown.
Will Arthur ever become king?
Naturally, one among the various questions everyone has is whether or not or not Arthur will eventually become king.
In this tale, Arthur and Morgana are of low birth, which suggests neither features a valid claim for the crown. We, in fact, may never see Arthur ascend to the throne but Nimue might be wildly influential in making this happen.
Assuming that both Uther and Cumber die, that leaves the crown without a king, which leaves the dominion in chaos. Already proving himself to be a worthy leader, and champion of the people, this is often when Arthur could ascend.
Will Arthur ever be in possession of Excalibur?
The most famous sword in fantasy lore, to wield Excalibur, or during this instance, the Sword of Power, grants the user untold and unparalleled abilities.
Aside from Nimue, Arthur is probably the one to become the wielder of the sword.
Some foreshadowing of this was given by Merlin despite the very fact he was placating Cumber.
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