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8Rob wrote: They have a lot to explain about the Darkness

I don't how being the Dark One is a curse after seeing tonight's episode

Because Nimue wasn't cursed for sure It's all about perspective. The immortality and powerful (world-altering) magic was seen as a blessing to Merlin and a curse on Nimue to Merlin. So, that's why it is called a curse. The soul tethering is likely why the Darkness can transfer itself into another being and live on.