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Merlin

  • TV Mini Series
  • 19981998
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  • 3h 2m
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John Gielgud, Helena Bonham Carter, Rutger Hauer, Sam Neill, Isabella Rossellini, Miranda Richardson, and Martin Short in Merlin (1998)
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Legendary wizard Merlin tells his story of his war against Queen Mab of the Sidhe and his creation of Camelot.Legendary wizard Merlin tells his story of his war against Queen Mab of the Sidhe and his creation of Camelot.Legendary wizard Merlin tells his story of his war against Queen Mab of the Sidhe and his creation of Camelot.

IMDb RATING
7.1/10
21K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
967
1,504
  • Stars
    • Sam Neill
    • Helena Bonham Carter
    • John Gielgud
Top credits
  • Stars
    • Sam Neill
    • Helena Bonham Carter
    • John Gielgud
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    • 152User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    • Won 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 19 wins & 28 nominations total

    Episodes3

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    1 Season
    1998

    Videos3

    Merlin: All Things Change
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    Trailer 2:13
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    Trailer 1:51
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    Sam Neill
    Sam Neill
    • Merlinas Merlin
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    Helena Bonham Carter
    Helena Bonham Carter
    • Morgan Le Feyas Morgan Le Fey
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    John Gielgud
    John Gielgud
    • King Constantas King Constant
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer
    • King Vortigernas King Vortigern
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones
    • Mountain Kingas Mountain King
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    Miranda Richardson
    Miranda Richardson
    • Lady of the Lakeas Lady of the Lake…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    Isabella Rossellini
    Isabella Rossellini
    • Nimueas Nimue
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    Martin Short
    Martin Short
    • Frikas Frik
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    Paul Curran
    Paul Curran
    • Arthuras Arthur
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    Lena Headey
    Lena Headey
    • Guinevereas Guinevere
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    Jeremy Sheffield
    Jeremy Sheffield
    • Lancelotas Lancelot
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    Mark Jax
    • Utheras Uther
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    John McEnery
    John McEnery
    • Lord Ardenteas Lord Ardente
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    Thomas Lockyer
    • Cornwallas Cornwall
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    Jason Done
    Jason Done
    • Mordredas Mordred
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    Billie Whitelaw
    Billie Whitelaw
    • Ambrosiaas Ambrosia
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    Daniel Brocklebank
    Daniel Brocklebank
    • Young Merlinas Young Merlin
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    Agnieszka Koson
    • Young Nimueas Young Nimue
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Isabella Rossellini's voice was dubbed over Agnieszka Koson's for young Nimue.
    • Goofs
      Although clothes, architecture, etc. heavily imply a barely post-Roman (5th-6th centuries AD) setting, characters still use the terms England and Normandy, which aren't recorded before the 9th century. It would be more appropiate to refer to them respectively as Britain and Armorica or variations thereof.
    • Quotes

      Merlin: A reputation is like glass, once cracked it can never be replaced.

    • Alternate versions
      The televised version has scenes that are not on the video version and viceversa.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1998)

    User reviews152

    Review
    Top review
    interesting angle on the Arthur mythology
    The Arthur legend has been done countless times, generally from the viewpoint of Arthur, but Merlin takes the rarely-used angle of Arthur's most trusted advisor. Also refreshing is the use of the conflict between Christianity and the previous, pagan religions to add a new take on the tales. The special effects are stunning, and they even coaxed a great performance out of Martin Short! Several such great achievements make this one of the best.
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    • Oct 1, 1998

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 26, 1998 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Merlín
    • Filming locations
      • Anglesey, Wales, UK
    • Production companies
      • RHI Entertainment
      • Hallmark Entertainment
      • NBC Studios
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      3 hours 2 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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