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| Series cast summary: | |||
| John Hurt | ... | The Dragon / ... 65 episodes, 2008-2012 | |
| Colin Morgan | ... | Merlin 65 episodes, 2008-2012 | |
| Bradley James | ... | Arthur 65 episodes, 2008-2012 | |
| Richard Wilson | ... | Gaius 65 episodes, 2008-2012 | |
| Angel Coulby | ... | Gwen 65 episodes, 2008-2012 | |
| Katie McGrath | ... | Morgana 65 episodes, 2008-2012 | |
| Anthony Head | ... | Uther Pendragon 43 episodes, 2008-2012 | |
| Rupert Young | ... | Sir Leon 39 episodes, 2009-2012 | |
| Eoin Macken | ... | Sir Gwaine / ... 30 episodes, 2010-2012 | |
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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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21 June 2009 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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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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Katie McGrath used her natural Irish accent in the series, while Irish actor Colin Morgan faked an English accent. Katie almost didn't get her role, because "Merlin" producers didn't want two cast members speaking with an Irish accent in the series, and they were ready to reject her for a role, if she couldn't sound English, that is, if Colin couldn't nail the English accent first. See more »Goofs
There's an episode where a knight of the round table can be spotted with a plastic water bottle. 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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This series focuses on the young Merlin just arriving to Camelot. Who soon finds out magic is outlawed and nothing is ever easy.
Although it has it's tacky moments, the series is good clean fun that everyone can enjoy. I first saw it while traveling on the BBC, since the show does not air on American t.v. Colin Morgan is charming and maintains a steady character who is easy to like. Critics claim the series isn't accurate. I would like to remind them Camelot is a myth.
Anthony Head makes a very believable Uther Pendragon, a character you will love and loath. While any man would fall head over heels for the lovely Katie Mcgrath as Morgana. I was hooked from the first show and actually like it better than Dr. Who. The C.G.I. looks a little under funded at times, although the sets are extremely well done. Merlin is worth watching and deserves recognition on the prime time lot. I have been waiting for a good fantasy series like this for a long time.