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Circe
Circe waits on her island. A lone woman, a woman alone. Circe has been outcast and with centuries ahead of her to spend in isolation, she whiles away the endless hours by walking through the empty perfect rooms of her house, sending messages to the outside world in the form of selfies, and knitting together spells to practise her sorcery. A contemporary feminist, post-pandemic take on a classic Greek myth.
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Plot Summary
Circe is an upcoming television series based on Madeline Miller's 2018 novel of the same name. The story follows the journey of Circe, the nymph and sorceress from Greek mythology, who is exiled by Zeus to a deserted island. There, she hones her magical powers, encounters famous mythical figures, and must decide whether to defy the gods and embrace her own path.
Critical Reception
As a television series has not yet been released, critical reception is not available. The source novel, 'Circe' by Madeline Miller, was critically acclaimed for its rich character development, lyrical prose, and fresh perspective on a classic mythological figure.
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Fun Fact
The series is in development at HBO Max, with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver attached as writers and executive producers.
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