The series has garnered mixed reviews, with a score of 46 on review aggregator Metacritic and 37% on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. However, Ay sees that Tut is buried in a lesser tomb meant for one who will never be known, thus remaining undiscovered for over 3,000 years. On his deathbed, Tut makes amends with Ay and Ankhesenamun, who both reassure him he will be remembered for all eternity as a powerful ruler. With the love of his life dead by his own sister and infection setting in, Tut's homecoming is filled with sadness. He conspires with General Horemheb, Ay and Nakht to kill Amun during the festival of Ra at the temple. During the attack Prince Tis'ata (Tushratta's son) breaks Tut's leg and instead of tending to his injury, Tut returns to Thebes to destroy the last of his enemies. After knowing about the assassination Suhad is put in danger and Ankhesenamun kills her. Meanwhile, as the young pharaoh is away, Amun leads a revolt against him and orders his priests to kill the king so he can save Egypt from the worship of Aten. Tutankhamun invites Tushtratta to the palace for a peace offering, but after the Mitanni king declines it, Tut leads his plague-weakened army in a sneak attack through a secret entrance to the enemy's capitol. Story by : Michael Vickerman, Peter Paige & Bradley Bredeweg Also, Tut's friendship with Suhad blossoms into an intimate relationship, which makes Ankhesenamun jealous, especially after both women wind up pregnant. Tutankhamun must use his new power to deal with a deadly plague spreading through his kingdom all while his enemies continue their plot to conquer Egypt. It is announced by high priest Amun he has "risen from the dead", turning the boy-king into a powerful pharaoh. Betrayed by his inner circle, Tut along with the loyal Lagos and Suhad return to Thebes at the moment Ankhesenamun tries to marry the traitorous Ka, but Tut stabs and kills his former friend just as he's about to be crowned the new pharaoh. Michael Vickerman, Bradley Bredeweg & Peter PaigeĪfter finding Tutankhamun wounded on the battlefield, a beautiful half Mitanni half Egyptian girl, Suhad rescues him from his own people and nurses him back to health. He is also determined to gain control of his kingdom after being conspired against by the power-hungry Ay and having been left for dead by General Horemheb during a battle with the Mitanni. Ten years into his reign, teenage Tut finds the country in economic turmoil and crops ruined by drought. He is forced to marry his sister Ankhesenamun to keep the bloodline pure as his closest friend Ka lusts for her. However, after showing mercy on several occasions, and having the Vizier Ay making important decisions for him, the people deem him weak. His nine year old son, Tutankhamun has to take his place as pharaoh, and so, is thrust into power at an early age. In the city of Thebes, Pharaoh Akhenaten has been poisoned by his most trusted servant. In 1332 B.C., Egypt is the most powerful nation in the world, but it is plagued by internal strife. Michael Vickerman, Peter Paige & Bradley Bredeweg Geoffrey Burton as Dagi, chief physician of the Egyptians.Steve Chusak as Paranefer, Akhenaten's servant.Silas Carson as Pharaoh Akhenaten, the father of Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun.Steve Toussaint as Tushratta, king of the Mitanni.Alistair Toovey as Nahkt, Ay's stepson.Iddo Goldberg as Lagus, an Egyptian soldier who develops a special bond with Tutankhamun.Peter Gadiot as Ka, King Tutankhamun's close confidant and seemingly loyal friend.Kylie Bunbury as Suhad, a beautiful and endearing girl of Mitanni descent, who unknowingly saves Tutankhamun's life and develops a strong bond with the Pharaoh. ![]()
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