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Merlin

Merlin

Magic is his destiny.

20087.85 Seasons65 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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

NetworksBBC One

Top Cast

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

Leon

Themes & Keywords

magiccamelotroyal familyknightking arthurdragonsuper powermiddle ages (476-1453)fantasy worldwizardbased on myths, legends or folklore

About Merlin

Merlin is a action & adventure, drama, sci-fi & fantasy series that first aired in 2008 exploring themes of magic, camelot, royal family, knight, king arthur, dragon. it stars Colin Morgan, Angel Coulby, Bradley James. The unlikely friendship between Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers, and Prince Arthur, heir to the crown of Camelot.

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