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Extremely R-Rated King Arthur Adaptation On Netflix Split Critics And Audiences
By Jonathan Klotz
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The legend of King Arthur has been adapted time and time again, from the classic Excalibur to The Pendragon Cycle: The Rise of Merlin, but when one of the Knights of the Round Table gets the spotlight, it’s always Lancelot. 2021’s The Green Knight fixes that by finally adapting the classic story of Sir Gawain for the big screen. David Lowry’s take on the classic is gorgeous, with a resemblance to Renaissance paintings. Shadows and dark, dank castle walls have never looked so good, which is why it’s even more disappointing that the film itself is a slog to get through.
A Different Type Of Arthurian Legend
Dev Patel stars as Sir Gawain, the son of Morgan le Fey and nephew of King Arthur, but while he’s typically considered one of the most chivalrous of Arthur’s Knights, The Green Knight starts with him in a brothel. He’s fallen in love with one of the girls there, Essel (Alicia Vikander), who was made up for the film.
The incident at the Christmas fest with the strange Green Knight (Ralph Ineson) offering to play a beheading game with Arthur’s court hasn’t been adjusted too far for the film, and Gawain beheads the Green Knight with Excalibur. The Knight then stands up, picks up his head, and reminds Gawain he’ll see him in a year to offer a blow of his own.
Lowry’s The Green Knight takes its time getting to the Green Chapel. First, Gawain lives the rest of the year as if it’s his last, which it very likely is. Eventually, (and given the film’s languid pace, eventually is the right way to describe it) Gawain comes across a Lord (Joel Edgerton) and his wife (also Alicia Vikander, in case the theme was too subtle). You’d think that Gawain and The Lady’s interactions are the film’s largest departure from the classic poem, but no, that would be the ending.
By the time that The Green Knight gets to the Green Chapel, you know that this isn’t a straight adaptation of the original story. Lowry’s decision to alter the ending is either a bold storytelling choice or an example of the worst tendencies of Hollywood producers. Viewers, at least those who made it to the ending, remain divided to this day.
The Green Knight Divided Audiences
Critics adored The Green Knight upon its release, reflected by the 89 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and for good reason. The cinematography is among the best of the last 20 years, there is more symbolism within the last hour than your freshman English mid-term, and everyone involved is giving a highlight reel acting performance. Patel in particular deserved more award consideration in 202.
The problem is that the other half of the Rotten Tomatoes formula shows 50 percent of the audience didn’t like The Green Knight, and even today, when the film comes up on social media, it’s always “it looks great, but…”. You can’t even say that the pacing is a throwback to older adult dramas: it’s simply a slow, thoughtful film. Combined with the ending and it’s a recipe to become an eventual cult classic, but that’s the ceiling.
Today, you can catch The Green Knight on Netflix and judge for yourself if it’s an artistic masterpiece or if it makes King Arthur: Legend of the Sword look like a classic.
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 25, 2026
Today’s Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you’re always learning.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
More knowledgeable.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter W.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
WISER
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints. Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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Hurdle hints and answers for March 25, 2026
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.
There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it’ll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.
An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.
If you find yourself stuck at any step of today’s Hurdle, don’t worry! We have you covered.
Hurdle Word 1 hint
A woven hairstyle.
Hurdle Word 1 answer
BRAID
Hurdle Word 2 hint
An excursion.
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Hurdle Word 2 Answer
JAUNT
Hurdle Word 3 hint
Shine.
Hurdle Word 3 answer
GLEAM
Hurdle Word 4 hint
Not height.
Hurdle Word 4 answer
WIDTH
Final Hurdle hint
Moon-related.
Hurdle Word 5 answer
LUNAR
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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 25, 2026
Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is for people who like sneakers.
As we’ve shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.
Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier — so we’ve served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today’s puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
What is Connections: Sports Edition?
The NYT‘s latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication’s sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there’s only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake — players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
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Here’s a hint for today’s Connections: Sports Edition categories
Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Here are today’s Connections: Sports Edition categories
Need a little extra help? Today’s connections fall into the following categories:
Looking for Wordle today? Here’s the answer to today’s Wordle.
Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today’s puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today’s Connections: Sports Edition #548 is…
What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?
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Games Played on a Table – AIR HOCKEY, FOOSBALL, POOL, SNOOKER
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Nike Shoes – AIR FORCE 1, BLAZER, PEGASUS, SHOX
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Giants Greats – BONDS, MAYS, OTT, POSEY
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NBA___ – ALL-STAR, CUP, DRAFT, FINALS
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
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