Ring of the Nibelungs
tv show
2 total episodes
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1 seasons
The Nordic legend that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien to write the Lord of the Ring trilogy.
First Aired November 29, 2004
Genres:
Overview
The young blacksmith Siegfried, who, not knowing that he is heir to a conquered kingdom, becomes popular with the Burgunds by slaying their bane, the dragon Fafnir. When the reward seems to be a huge treasure, Siegfried ignores the curse that lies on the hoard - which now seems to endanger his love to beautiful Norse warrior queen Brunhild.
Love and Betrayal
Season 1 - Episode 2 - 2h 30m
Air Date
November 30, 2004
Overview
King Gunther wants to make the beautiful Brunhild his wife and asks for her hand. Brunhild, whose love is still Siegfried, challenges her admirer to a duel. With a trick Gunther succeeds in defeating Brunhild and in doing so finally gets her to become his wife. Burgund is in high spirits and couples Gunther - Brunhild and Siegfried - Kriemhild agree in a double wedding with devastating consequences.