Last time I talked about the Lion King, we were seeing just how big the body count was for this beloved Disney movie and ...

When he was just a cub, Mufasa (voiced by Aaron Pierre) lost his parents in a flood, being dragged away many miles from home. He’s rescued by Taka (voiced by Kelvin Harrison Jr.), aka Scar ...

In The Lion King Scar doesn’t just kill Mufasa, he also betrays Simba so he can rule the Pride Lands. In the movie’s climax, he and Simba come head-to-head after Scar reveals that he was the o ...

The relationship between King Mufasa and his cunning brother Scar is the base of the classic tale of betrayal, jealousy, and family conflict. For decades, fans believed Scar and Mufasa were blood ...

Later, Mufasa and Taka encountered Sarabi. The royal-blooded lion Taka (who later takes on the name Scar) hoped to develop a bond with Sarabi, as he admired her. However, the situation took an ...

Directed by Barry Jenkins and featuring songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the film traces how Mufasa came to be king of the Pride Lands, and why Scar ended up so bitter and vengeful toward his older ...

This movie is as much about Scar, one of the greatest Disney villains, as it is about Mufasa, the title character. Read why.

The story of how Mufasa and Scar — who is at this point named Taka — is solid storytelling with solid performances by Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr., respectively.