| Like Smallville did for Superman, Merlin is a new drama series that updates the story of the infamous sorcerer of Arthurian legend for a new audience. In a time before history began, the mythical city of Camelot was a fantastical realm and a dangerous world in which magic has been banned by the ruthless tyrant Uther Pendragon. When Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers, arrives in the kingdom, he discovers his destiny and that of the kingdom's young leader in waiting,Arthur, are inextricably linked. |
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Merlin: The Complete First Season - DVD Review
By: Confessions of an Overworked Mom
Blogcritics.org Reviews
Published on: 4/27/2010 3:57 PM
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| Merlin is a prime time drama series based on the legend of Camelot. Originally airing on the BBC in 2008, the series premiered in the US in June, 2009 when NBC bought the American broadcast rights. The second season of Merlin ran on the BBC from spring 2009 to September 2009. Filming of a third season began in Wales in April of this year. Camelot is said to be the center of King Arthur Pendragon's realm in Britain although, according to many historians, Camelot was not a real place and has no real basis in history. King Arthur Pendragon (Anthony Head, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) is a tyrant who rules Camelot. He banishes magic from his realm and condemns to death anyone who practices it....read the full review | |
Cast & Crew
| Anthony Head | |
| Richard Wilson | |
| Bradley James | |
| Colin Morgan | |
| Katie McGrath | |
| Angel Coulby - Co-Star | |
| John Hurt - Voice |

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