Merlin: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

BBC-1 | SyFy | BBC | Season Premiere Date: September 20, 2008

Starring: Anthony Stewart Head, Richard Wilson, Angel Coulby

Summary: NBC imported from the UK this reimagining of the legendary wizard as a young man hired as a physician's assistant.

Creator: Julian Jones and Johnny Capps and Julian Murphy

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. Le Morte d'Arthur
Air Date: December 13, 2008
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S1:E12. To Kill The King
Air Date: December 6, 2008
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S1:E11. The Labyrinth of Gedref
Air Date: November 29, 2008

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Critic Reviews

Adam Markovitz

Cheesy? Sure. But there's enough sword-clanging Action--not to mention homoerotic tension--to keep viewers happily entertained for a spell. Read full review

Randee Dawn

For those new to the legend, this is a fresh, and delightfully color-blind, approach to the tale. Read full review

Alessandra Stanley

A lighthearted, quite charming medieval adventure series made by the BBC, is tailored to the age of Obama. Read full review

Brian Lowry

It's just that Merlin is clearly shopping for tricks in the bargain bin, and like the song says, the new Camelot's shining moments are all too brief, indeed. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

The middling show plays too much like “The O.C.’’ with swords, crowns, and a cheesy CGI dragon (voiced by John Hurt). Read full review

Tom Shales

It takes the stuff of legend and imagination and makes it dry and commonplace. You look forward not to the next exciting chapter, but for the whole enterprise to go "poof" and disappear. Read full review

Rob Owen

Merlin looks, well, typically British with shoddy production values. Worse, it tells dull stories. Read full review

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J.R.M.

Aug 17, 2009

Fabulous show! It is the only show I never miss this summer. It must continue. Bradley James is the hottest now hunk on TV.

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rah

Nov 3, 2012

This show is cheesy, under budgeted, and averagely acted, but I'm loving every minute of it. It proves extremely entertaining and I know that it will only get better. I highly recommend this show.

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

LillyanneS1

Jan 16, 2011

already got the first season on DVD. Really Enjoyed It & doing well in UK where it has been renewed for a forth season to be done in either 2011 or 2012

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mtriana

Jun 29, 2009

I really enjoyed this fresh approach to an ancient tale. It is truly much better than the reality garbage that is being forced upon us every day. I hope they keep it for a long time!

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be-tragic

Mar 30, 2014

Merlin is a medieval adventure with swordfights, magic and bromance. It's fun and entertaining and easy to understand.

It's for you if: you like bromance and fun. You don't have to take things too seriously. It might not be for you if: you're looking for a serious drama. This is not aMerlin is a medieval adventure with swordfights, magic and bromance. It's fun and entertaining and easy to understand.

It's for you if: you like bromance and fun. You don't have to take things too seriously.

It might not be for you if: you're looking for a serious drama. This is not a show like 'The Tudors' or 'Borgia', it's a fun adventure show.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

MaggieM.

Jul 21, 2009

I think it is nice. I like the characters and the story lines. Not too many shows now the whole family can watch so we love Merlin!

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deecee

Jul 12, 2009

I would rather watch grass grow in my backyard than waste my time on this utter piece of garbage of a TV series, they don't even bother trying anymore.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: October 6, 2012
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: October 1, 2011
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 11, 2010
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 19, 2009
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 20, 2008
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  S1:E13. Le Morte d'Arthur
  Air Date: December 13, 2008
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  S1:E12. To Kill The King
  Air Date: December 6, 2008
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  S1:E11. The Labyrinth of Gedref
  Air Date: November 29, 2008
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  S1:E10. The Moment Of Truth
  Air Date: November 22, 2008
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  S1:E9. Excalibur
  Air Date: November 15, 2008
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  S1:E8. The Beginning Of The End
  Air Date: November 8, 2008
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  S1:E7. The Gates Of Avalon
  Air Date: November 1, 2008
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  S1:E6. A Remedy To Cure All Ills
  Air Date: October 25, 2008
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  S1:E5. Lancelot
  Air Date: October 18, 2008
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  S1:E4. The Poisoned Chalice
  Air Date: October 11, 2008
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  S1:E3. The Mark of Nimueh
  Air Date: October 4, 2008
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  S1:E2. Valiant
  Air Date: September 27, 2008
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  S1:E2. Part 2 of 2
  Air Date: March 25, 2014
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  S1:E1. The Dragon's Call
  Air Date: September 20, 2008
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  S1:E1. Part 1 of 2
  Air Date: March 25, 2014
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  S1:E0. Merlin in Need 2008
  Air Date: November 14, 2008
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  S1:E0. The Adventures of Merlin: The Secrets Behind the Magic
  Air Date: July 1, 2009
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  S1:E0. What is Merlin About?
  Air Date: unknown