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Netflix's 'Cursed' turns the legend of King Arthur on its head. Here's how

This story contains spoilers from the first season of Netflix's "Cursed."

The first time Nimue unsheathes the Sword of Power in the series premiere of "Cursed," she is standing atop a large rock trying to fight off a pack of wolves in the rain.

As she raises the blade above her head, its markings glowing with magic, the significance of the moment is palpable. With her first swing, Nimue beheads a wolf - and promptly gets the sword stuck in the stone she is standing on. She has to pull it out before she is able to continue defending herself.

Portrayed by "13 Reasons Why"'s Katherine Langford, Nimue, who is destined to become the Lady of the Lake, is the central character in

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