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"Merlin" (2008): Season 1: Episode 13 -- Merlin makes the ultimate sacrifice: His life.
"Merlin" (2008): Season 1: Episode 12 -- Gwen's father is mesmerized by magic-and pays the price...
"Merlin" (2008): Season 1: Episode 11 -- The death of a unicorn forebodes trouble for Camelot.
"Merlin" (2008): Season 1: Episode 8 -- Druids are unwelcome in Uther's Camelot
"Merlin" (2008): Season 1: Episode 7 -- In the royal forest, Arthur finds more than he was hunting for.

Overview

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Tagline:
Magic is his destiny.
Plot:
The adventures of the legendary sorcerer as a young man.
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Awards:
1 win & 2 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(67 articles)
BBC conjures up a third series of Merlin
 (From The Geek Files. 3 December 2009, 9:22 AM, PST)

BBC commissions third series of 'Merlin'
 (From digitalspy. 2 December 2009, 4:02 PM, PST)

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Cast

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John Hurt ... The Dragon (23 episodes, 2008-2009)
Colin Morgan ... Merlin (23 episodes, 2008-2009)
Bradley James ... Arthur (23 episodes, 2008-2009)

Anthony Head ... Uther Pendragon (23 episodes, 2008-2009)
Richard Wilson ... Gaius (23 episodes, 2008-2009)
Angel Coulby ... Gwen (23 episodes, 2008-2009)
Katie McGrath ... Morgana (22 episodes, 2008-2009)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Adventures of Merlin (Australia) (Hong Kong: English title) (DVD title)
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Runtime:
45 min (13 episodes)
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In June 2009, this series was broadcasted on NBC in the U.S. It marked the first time a UK drama has aired on a major U.S. network since "The New Avengers" (1976) over 30 years ago. more
Quotes:
[introduction to each episode]
The Dragon: [voiceover] In a land of myth, and a time of magic, the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young boy. His name... Merlin.
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fun, thrills and all round family entertainment, 8 November 2008
10/10
Author: david_beales from United Kingdom

Folloing on in the BBC's rich vein of mythical/historical adventures, in Merlin we have another entertaining, fast paced, family thriller sure to please countless people of all ages and backgrounds. Merlin follows a simple but effective structure often found in its genre, with Merlin as the unsung hero often struggling to keep his magical talents and work secret, Arthur the kings' son who often appears unfriendly and arrogant but shines and shifts when called to make tough decisions, and a slightly evil king whos' path of unfortunate events has ultimately led to his personality and biased hatred of magic. Add to the mix some romantic plot lines that never quite seem to materialize and the constant fret of fiends and enemies to the kingdom, occasionally intertwined with some harsh prophecy and the result is a 5 star exciting, fun adventure.

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