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Merlin

Merlin

The most magical adventure of all time.

TV-PG1998•1h 31m•6.9/10
Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureFamily

Ratings

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6.9/10(300)

A retelling of the legend of King Arthur from the perspective of the wizard Merlin. Sam Neill stars in the title role in a story that covers not only the rise and fall of Camelot but also the phase in the legendary history of Britain that precedes it.

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Production

NBC Studios, RHI Entertainment, Hallmark Entertainment

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 26, 1998

Last Aired

April 27, 1998

Networks

NBC

Created By

Steve Barron

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Part 1
E1
Part 1
Air date: 1998-04-26
Merlin tells story of his past, his life of wizard and circumstances which led to birth of king Arthur.
Part 2
E2
Part 2
Air date: 1998-04-27
In the Dark Ages, Merlin the magician finds himself in opposition to Queen Mab and her cohorts.

Cast

Sam Neill

Sam Neill

Merlin

Paul Curran

Paul Curran

Arthur

Isabella Rossellini

Isabella Rossellini

Nimue

Jeremy Sheffield

Jeremy Sheffield

Lancelot

Lena Headey

Lena Headey

Guinevere

Martin Short

Martin Short

Frik

Mark Jax

Mark Jax

Uther

Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter

Morgan le Fay

Rutger Hauer

Rutger Hauer

King Vortingern

Miranda Richardson

Miranda Richardson

Lady of the Lake / Mab

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

King Constant

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

Rock of Ages

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Sir Boris

Nicholas Clay

Nicholas Clay

Lord Leo

Daniel Brocklebank

Daniel Brocklebank

Young Merlin

Billie Whitelaw

Billie Whitelaw

Ambrosia

Jason Done

Jason Done

Mordred

John McEnery

John McEnery

Lord Ardente

Christian Simpson

Christian Simpson

Vortigern's Guard

Sebastian Roché

Sebastian Roché

Gawain

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