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(314)
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.
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
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Season
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.
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
Merlin
Paul Curran
Arthur
Isabella Rossellini
Nimue
Jeremy Sheffield
Lancelot
Lena Headey
Guinevere
Martin Short
Frik
Mark Jax
Uther
Helena Bonham Carter
Morgan le Fay
Rutger Hauer
King Vortingern
Miranda Richardson
Lady of the Lake / Mab
John Gielgud
King Constant
James Earl Jones
Rock of Ages
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Sir Boris
Nicholas Clay
Lord Leo
Daniel Brocklebank
Young Merlin
Billie Whitelaw
Ambrosia
Jason Done
Mordred
John McEnery
Lord Ardente
Christian Simpson
Vortigern's Guard
Sebastian Roché
Gawain
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