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"Merlin" (2008): Season 1: Episode 1 -- Merlin arrives in Camelot and learns that King Uther has forbidden magic, which is punishable by death -- yet, it is magic he uses to save the life of Arthur, the king's son.
"Merlin" (2008): Season 1: Episode 2 -- When Merlin learns that a knight is using a magic shield to cheat at Camelot's annual sword tournament, he must expose him before Arthur becomes the next knight to die.
"Merlin" (2008): Season 1: Episode 5 -- After a stranger named Lancelot saves him from an attacking griffin, Merlin tries to repay the favor by helping him become a knight of Camelot.
"Merlin" (2008): Season 1: Episode 4 -- When an evil sorceress poisons Merlin, Arthur disobeys his father and risks his life to get the antidote.
"Merlin" (2008): Season 1: Episode 3 -- Merlin races to find the cure for a deadly plague spreading through Camelot.

Overview

User Rating:
7.8/10   2,829 votes
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Seasons:
1 full episode list
Genre:
Drama | Family | Fantasy
Plot:
The adventures of the legendary sorcerer as a young man.
Awards:
1 nomination more
User Comments:
Utterly fantastic - Terrific fun to watch even if it is not historically accurate! more

Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 7 of 14)

John Hurt ... The Dragon (13 episodes, 2008)
Colin Morgan ... Merlin (13 episodes, 2008)
Bradley James ... Arthur (13 episodes, 2008)

Anthony Head ... Uther Pendragon (13 episodes, 2008)
Richard Wilson ... Gaius (13 episodes, 2008)
Katie McGrath ... Morgana (13 episodes, 2008)
Angel Coulby ... Gwen (13 episodes, 2008)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
45 min (13 episodes)
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Company:
BBC Wales more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
In casting the role of Arthur, the decision was between Bradley James (who took the part) and Ben Mansfield. 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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69 out of 90 people found the following comment useful:-
Utterly fantastic - Terrific fun to watch even if it is not historically accurate!, 4 October 2008
10/10
Author: VampiricRat from United Kingdom

I wanna start by saying why I like this series, and then continue as to why I think some people hate it: The acting is first class, the plots for each episode are original and brilliantly delivered and the script is top notch. The costumes and set are fantastic but even if they were awful I would still watch this show.

Now on to why I *think* people don't like it: It is, I will admit, not historically accurate. It should and seems to be set in the dark ages, but the decor is very 1400's. But what kind of historical accuracy did you expect from a TV series that stars a wizard and features a dragon as a major plot element? If you want to learn about the legend of King Arthur, read a factual book.

If you want to have a great time watching a TV show that is sure to take off and become a great success, watch this. 10/10

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