
Once Upon a Time(2011)
There is a town in Maine where every story book character you've ever known is trapped between two worlds, victims of a powerful curse. Only one knows the truth and only one can break the spell.


At 50, Merlin—the greatest magician in the kingdom— would like nothing more than to retire to the woods and live in peace. But with the arrival of the fairy Viviane and young Lancelot, Merlin's plans are derailed.

Gérard Jugnot
Merlin

Joséphine de Meaux
Viviane

Marilou Berry
Morgane

Arthur Molinier
Arthur

Michel Vuillermoz
Vortigern

Jean-Baptiste Maunier
Lancelot

Fred Epaud
Katan

Alexandra Cismondi
Lancelote

Cristiana Capotondi
Guenièvre

Olivier Broche
Razmok 1
Merlin is a drama, sci-fi & fantasy series that first aired in 2012. it stars Gérard Jugnot, Joséphine de Meaux, Marilou Berry. At 50, Merlin—the greatest magician in the kingdom— would like nothing more than to retire to the woods and live in peace. But with the arrival of the fairy Viviane and young Lancelot, Merlin's plans are derailed.
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