Merlin
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Merlin

Magic is his destiny.

7.8 /10 1,115 votes
September 20, 2008 - December 24, 2012 5 Seasons 65 Episodes 43 min Ended TV-PG

Overview

The unlikely friendship between Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers, and Prince Arthur, heir to the crown of Camelot.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

Season 1

2008 13 Episodes

The mythical city of Camelot, in a time before history began, is a fantastical realm of legendary beasts and mysterious peoples. In this dangerous world, magic has been banned by the ruthless tyrant; Uther Pendragon. Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers, arrives at the gates of Camelot, sent by his mother to start a new life. Though bright-eyed with wonder, the young sorcerer quickly makes enemies, including the heir to Uther's crown, the headstrong Prince Arthur.

Season 2

Season 2

2009 13 Episodes

The second series of Merlin finds Camelot more vulnerable than ever to the dark forces of magic, forcing Merlin to make difficult decisions in order to protect Arthur, ensure the future king's survival and prevent the mythic kingdom from being destroyed.

Season 3

Season 3

2010 13 Episodes

Swords, sorcery and swashbuckling adventure return in the third series of Merlin, following our heroes as they face their greatest challenge yet. When misbegotten secrets are exposed and old friends choose new sides, they soon discover that the great battle for Camelot is only just beginning...

Season 4

Season 4

2011 13 Episodes

Merlin is bac for a fourth series, with Camelot standing on the brink of a golden age. But its birth will not be an easy one, for the forces of evil are gathering and the darkest hour is just before the dawn...

Season 5

Season 5

2012 13 Episodes

The epic fifth and final series of Merlin sees Camelot at the height of its golden age. With Queen Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table at his side, Arthur has never felt stronger. But even as Camelot flowers, the seeds of her destruction are being sown... As the forces of darkness gather, only Merlin stands between Arthur and a fate that has been written since the dawn of time...

Key Information

Created By Jake Michie, Johnny Capps, Julian Murphy, Julian Jones
Network BBC One
Type Scripted
Rating 7.8/10
Language EN
Country United Kingdom

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Cast & Crew

Colin Morgan

Colin Morgan

Merlin

Angel Coulby

Angel Coulby

Gwen

Bradley James

Bradley James

Arthur Pendragon

Katie McGrath

Katie McGrath

Morgana

Richard Wilson

Richard Wilson

Gaius

John Hurt

John Hurt

Kilgharrah (voice)

Tom Hopper

Tom Hopper

Percival

Rupert Young

Rupert Young

Sir Leon

Anthony Stewart Head

Anthony Stewart Head

Uther Pendragon

Eoin Macken

Eoin Macken

Sir Gwaine

Tomiwa Edun

Tomiwa Edun

Elyan

Santiago Cabrera

Santiago Cabrera

Lancelot

Frequently Asked Questions

The unlikely friendship between Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers, and Prince Arthur, heir to the crown of Camelot.

Merlin has 5 seasons with 65 episodes.

Merlin premiered on September 20, 2008.

No, Merlin has ended. The final episode aired on December 24, 2012.

Merlin originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Merlin was created by Jake Michie.

Merlin has a rating of 7.8/10 based on user reviews.

Merlin is classified as Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.