"Shadows" The Boy Merlin (TV Episode 1978) Poster

(TV Series)

(1978)

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Dark Age magic
Leofwine_draca15 June 2021
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A historical story this time around, set during the Dark Ages in which the Celts are menaced by Saxon invaders. We meet Merlin as a kid and see some of his early magic used against a foe. Quite cheap although well cast with numerous familiar faces; it's just not particularly exciting or eventful, and I'm surprised it was so popular that a TV spin-off followed.
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A unique episode based around Arthurian legend
eppingdrwho2 August 2017
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This is an interesting episode as it takes place in pre-Arthurian Celtic Britain. The use of Welsh actors to play the celts is a nice touch. The story is a basic one but nicely told. It would appeal to children who enjoy this period of History/mythology. Again the acting is nice and the filming is tightly managed to bring out the best in the story.
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