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Merlin

“Magic is his destiny.”

  • 2008 –2012
  • Ended
  • TV-PG

★ 7.8 TMDB Rating · 1.2K votes

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

Created by
Jake Michie, Johnny Capps, Julian Murphy, Julian Jones
Seasons
5
Episodes
65
Episode length
~43m
First aired
Sep 20, 2008
Networks
BBC One
Original language
English
Origin
United Kingdom

Cast of Merlin

  • Portrait of Colin Morgan

    Colin Morgan

    Merlin

  • Portrait of Angel Coulby

    Angel Coulby

    Gwen

  • Portrait of Bradley James

    Bradley James

    Arthur Pendragon

  • Portrait of Katie McGrath

    Katie McGrath

    Morgana

  • Portrait of Richard Wilson

    Richard Wilson

    Gaius

  • Portrait of John Hurt

    John Hurt

    Kilgharrah (voice)

  • Portrait of Tom Hopper

    Tom Hopper

    Percival

  • Portrait of Rupert Young

    Rupert Young

    Leon

Where to Stream Merlin by Country

United States
Streaming on Prime Video, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video FreeRent or buy on Amazon Video
United Kingdom
Streaming on Prime Video, Disney+, Sky GoRent or buy on Amazon Video
India
No streaming offers listed right now
Canada
Streaming on Prime Video, Tubi
Australia
Streaming on 7plus, 10, ABC iview

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Seasons

  • Poster for Specials of Merlin

    Specials

    Air date unknown

    22 episodes

    Special installments of the series.

  • Poster for Season 1 of Merlin

    Season 1

    Sep 20, 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.

  • Poster for Season 2 of Merlin

    Season 2

    Sep 19, 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.

  • Poster for Season 3 of Merlin

    Season 3

    Sep 11, 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...

  • Poster for Season 4 of Merlin

    Season 4

    Oct 1, 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...

  • Poster for Season 5 of Merlin

    Season 5

    Oct 6, 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...

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