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Merlin

  • TV Series
  • 2008–20122008–2012
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 45min
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
77K
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POPULARITY
540
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Richard Wilson, Angel Coulby, Katie McGrath, Colin Morgan, and Bradley James in Merlin (2008)
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These are the brand new adventures of Merlin, the legendary sorcerer as a young man, when he was just a servant to young Prince Arthur on the royal court of Camelot, who has soon become his ... Read allThese are the brand new adventures of Merlin, the legendary sorcerer as a young man, when he was just a servant to young Prince Arthur on the royal court of Camelot, who has soon become his best friend, and turned Arthur into a great king and a legend.These are the brand new adventures of Merlin, the legendary sorcerer as a young man, when he was just a servant to young Prince Arthur on the royal court of Camelot, who has soon become his best friend, and turned Arthur into a great king and a legend.

IMDb RATING
7.9/10
77K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
540
8
  • Creators
    • Johnny Capps
    • Julian Jones
    • Jake Michie
  • Stars
    • John Hurt
    • Colin Morgan
    • Bradley James
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  • Creators
    • Johnny Capps
    • Julian Jones
    • Jake Michie
  • Stars
    • John Hurt
    • Colin Morgan
    • Bradley James
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    • 414User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 25 nominations total

    Episodes65

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    Merlin: Lancelot's Hope
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    Merlin: Merlin Hears A Calling
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    Merlin: Lancelot Presents Himself
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    Merlin: Lancelot's Test
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    Merlin: Lancelot's Victory
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    Merlin: Lancelot's Victory

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    Colin Morgan in Merlin (2008)
    Colin Morgan in Merlin (2008)
    Merlin (2008)
    Anthony Head in Merlin (2008)
    Richard Wilson and Bradley James in Merlin (2008)
    Tomiwa Edun in Merlin (2008)
    Santiago Cabrera in Merlin (2008)
    Anthony Head in Merlin (2008)
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    Mark Lewis Jones and Bradley James in Merlin (2008)
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    Top cast

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    John Hurt
    John Hurt
    • The Dragonas The Dragon…
    65 episodes65 eps • 2008–2012
    Colin Morgan
    Colin Morgan
    • Merlinas Merlin
    65 episodes65 eps • 2008–2012
    Bradley James
    Bradley James
    • Arthuras Arthur
    65 episodes65 eps • 2008–2012
    Richard Wilson
    Richard Wilson
    • Gaiusas Gaius
    65 episodes65 eps • 2008–2012
    Angel Coulby
    Angel Coulby
    • Gwenas Gwen
    65 episodes65 eps • 2008–2012
    Katie McGrath
    Katie McGrath
    • Morganaas Morgana
    65 episodes65 eps • 2008–2012
    Anthony Head
    Anthony Head
    • Uther Pendragonas Uther Pendragon
    43 episodes43 eps • 2008–2012
    Rupert Young
    Rupert Young
    • Sir Leonas Sir Leon
    39 episodes39 eps • 2009–2012
    Eoin Macken
    Eoin Macken
    • Sir Gwaineas Sir Gwaine…
    30 episodes30 eps • 2010–2012
    Tom Hopper
    Tom Hopper
    • Sir Percivalas Sir Percival
    26 episodes26 eps • 2010–2012
    Tomiwa Edun
    Tomiwa Edun
    • Sir Elyanas Sir Elyan…
    21 episodes21 eps • 2010–2012
    Nathaniel Parker
    Nathaniel Parker
    • Agravaineas Agravaine
    13 episodes13 eps • 2011
    Michael Cronin
    • Geoffrey of Monmouthas Geoffrey of Monmouth
    12 episodes12 eps • 2008–2011
    Emilia Fox
    Emilia Fox
    • Morgauseas Morgause
    11 episodes11 eps • 2009–2011
    Alexander Vlahos
    Alexander Vlahos
    • Mordredas Mordred
    11 episodes11 eps • 2012
    Santiago Cabrera
    Santiago Cabrera
    • Lancelotas Lancelot
    6 episodes6 eps • 2008–2011
    Michelle Ryan
    Michelle Ryan
    • Nimuehas Nimueh
    4 episodes4 eps • 2008
    Caroline Faber
    Caroline Faber
    • Hunithas Hunith
    4 episodes4 eps • 2008–2011
    • Creators
      • Johnny Capps
      • Julian Jones
      • Jake Michie
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Young Merlin (Colin Morgan) is a teenager, discovering and then learning to master his magical gift. Magister Gaius (Richard Wilson), King Uther Pendragon's (Anthony Head'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 (Bradley James), whose fate is linked with Merlin. —KGF Vissers
    magicmentor protege relationshipwitchhalf brother half sister relationshipmerlin the magician51 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • Magic is his destiny.
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
    • Certificate
      • TV-PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Colin Morgan often had to stand indoors or in the shade when he wasn't shooting, to avoid looking pale in one scene and tanned in the next.
    • Goofs
      There's an episode where a knight of the round table can be spotted with a plastic water bottle.
    • 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.

    • Connections
      Featured in Screenwipe: Episode #5.1 (2008)

    User reviews414

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Fantastic Family Viewing
    I've been watching Merlin since the start, and I've just finished watching the third episode of the 13 part series, made by BBC Wales. It's absolutely brilliant and it's made Saturday family viewing that extra bit special. The third episode has been the best so far, and I can't wait to see more of this excellent show.

    Regardless of the dissatisfied moaners and complainers on IMDb, this is by far one of the best British family shows the BBC has produced to date. It's that good.

    Episode 4 looks even better and I have to wait another week to see it. I definitely recommend Merlin to everyone

    More please! 10 Stars from me! Well Done BBC.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 21, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • BBC (United Kingdom)
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Adventures of Merlin
    • Filming locations
      • Château de Pierrefonds, Pierrefonds, Oise, France
    • Production companies
      • Shine
      • BBC Wales
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 45min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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