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Merlin
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Arthur
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Gaius
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Gwen
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Morgana
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Uther Pendragon
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Rupert Young | ... |
Sir Leon
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Young Merlin is a teenager, discovering and then learning to master his magical gift. Magister Gaius, King Uther Pendragon's learned court physician to whom he's assigned as humble page, teaches him medicine, coaches his magical self-study, and warns him of Uther's strong aversion to magic. Merlin becomes squire to the noble but imprudent crown prince, Arthur, whose fate is linked with Merlin. Written by KGF Vissers
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The Dragon: [voiceover] In a land of myth, and a time of magic, the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young boy. His name... Merlin.
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Various Game of Thrones (2011) actors have took part in Merlin (2008). This includes Joe Dempsie (Gendry) as William, John Bradley (Samwell Tarley) as Tyr Seward, Donald Sumpter (Maester Luwin) as The Fisher King, Liam Cunningham (Davos Seaworth) as Ruadan, Joseph Mawle (Benjen Stark) as Alvarr, Mackenzie Crook (Orell) as Cedric, Charles Dance (Tywin Lannister) as Aredian, James Cosmo (Jeor Mormont) as Hengist, Julian Glover (Pycell) as Lochru, Ralph Ineson (Dagmer Cleftjaw) as Jarl, Alexander Siddig (Doran Martell) as Kanen and Clive Russell (Blackfish) as Bayard as well as Alexandra Dowling (Roslin Frey) as Kara. See more »Goofs
Arthur's sword is always shown either inside a leather scabbard or tucked into his leather belt. Yet throughout the entire series, each time he grabs his sword to wield it, it makes a distinctive metallic scraping sound, as if withdrawn from a metal scabbard. This is physically impossible. See more »Quotes
[introduction to each episode]The Dragon: [voiceover] In a land of myth, and a time of magic, the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young boy. His name... Merlin.
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Everyone associated with this magnificent production deserve awards - the series is simply superb entertainment on every level. The cast is excellent - although when it started one wanted to see the traditional story of Arthur and Excalibur and Lancelot unfold, the sheer chemistry of the current cast are so enjoyable, that I now dread the demise of King Uther, as Anthony Head is absolutely compelling in this role - by far the best thing I've ever seen him do. Merlin, Arthur, even Richard Wilson as Gaius against all the odds, are all brilliantly cast and played.
In many ways this reminds me of the unexpectedly addictive power of the original Star Trek series when it first appeared - only this is far better acted, far better cast, and far better written.
In my opinion one of the very best new things to hit British TV screens for many many years.