Ring of the Nibelungs - Season 1 Episode 2 Love and Betrayal The Nordic legend that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien to write the Lord of the Ring trilogy.
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.