Network: NBC, Syfy
Episodes: 65 (hour)
Seasons: Five
TV show dates: June 21, 2009 — May 31, 2013
Series status: Ended
Performers include: Colin Morgan, Bradley James, Anthony Head, John Hurt, Richard Wilson, Katie McGrath, Angel Coulby, Michelle Ryan, Caroline Faber, Michael Cronin, David Durham, Gary Oliver, Rick English, and Ed Coleman.
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TV show description:
A drama series that brings a new take to the story of Merlin (Colin Morgan), the sorcerer of Arthurian legend.
In this version, the mythical kingdom of Camelot is a fantastical realm of legendary beasts and mysterious people, a dangerous world where magic has been banned by the stern and protective king, Uther Pendragon (Anthony Stewart Head).
When Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers, arrives in the kingdom, he quickly makes enemies — including the heir to Uther’s crown, headstrong Prince Arthur (Bradley James). Guided by Uther’s wise physician Gaius (Richard Wilson) and The Great Dragon (voiced by John Hurt), Merlin begins use his talents to unlock Camelot’s numerous mystical secrets. As he does so, he discovers that his destiny and that of Arthur, the kingdom’s young leader in waiting, are inextricably linked. Merlin becomes Arthur’s servant and begins to bond with the Prince
Morgana (Katie McGrath) is the daughter of Uther’s deceased best friend, and now the King’s ward. Despite their class differences, she is best friends with her servant girl, Gwen (Angel Coulby). Though Gwen generally has an open and friendly personality, she occasionally butts heads with Arthur.
Meanwhile, Nimueh (Michelle Ryan), a beautiful and powerful sorceress, is bent on destroying Uther, Arthur, and restoring magic to Camelot.
Episode #65 – The Diamond of the Day (part 2)
Merlin escapes the Crystal Cave after regaining his magic. He travels to Camlann and uses his powers to help defeat Morgana’s troops. During the battle, Mordred gives Arthur a fatal wound but Arthur gives him one of his own. As Arthur lays dying, Merlin confesses to his friend that he is a sorcerer and to save him, they must travel to Avalon.
In Camelot, Morgana’s spy is discovered and hanged. Sirs Gwaine and Percival hunt down Morgana. She overpowers them and tortures Gwaine to death, but not before she extracts Arthur’s location from him.
Morgana reaches Merlin and Arthur and attacks them. Wielding Excalibur (which was forged in Dragon’s breath), Merlin kills her but, even with the help of The Great Dragon, does not get Arthur to the island in time. Arthur thanks Merlin for his friendship and loyalty — and then dies in his arms.
The Great Dragon confirms that Arthur is dead. Merlin realizes his destiny is to protect the King’s resting place. He throws Excalibur into the waters of Avalon and then sends Arthur’s body after it.
Guinevere ascends the throne of Camelot and Gaius becomes her mentor. Merlin waits by Avalon for the rise of Arthur. In the present day, we see that an immortal Merlin is still waiting for his friend Arthur to rise again — as the “Once and Future King” is destined to do when Albion’s need is greatest.
First aired: May 31, 2013
What do you think? Do you like the Merlin TV series? Do you think it should have ended or continued for a sixth season?
I am sooo sad to see Merlin end. First they cancel the secret circle and now merlin. What’s left to watch? Most of the crap on tv is NOT made for children to watch. It’s all about sex and being gross. I want my Merlin back. I love this show.
This was on of the WORST endings possible!
Understandable that it got cancelled…but seriously…
ENDING IT ON A CLIFF HANGER!!!!!!!!!!!
not nice!
I LOVE THIS SHOW SEASON 6 PLEASE HOPE YOU WILL RECONSIDER
What happened to it??? SYFY put on some stupid robot fight in it’s place! Hope the finish this good show soon and we don’t have to wait more weeks.
This has to be one of the best series on TV in a long time. Great story, wonderful actors and actresses, and just a good clean story. This will be missed big time. I even got the wife interested in it. The chemistry between Merlin and Arthur is great.
I also miss Eureka which I thought was a very clever imaginative show. Warehouse 13 is also great.
As others have said here, they put lots of crap on and the shows that people really enjoy, they end.
A GREAT SERIES —–EXTREMELY ENTERTAINING………………OWN SEASONS 1-4 NOW AND WAITING FOR SEASON 5………………………ONE OF THE BEST ON THE SCI-FI CHANNEL……………………………WOULD LOVE TO SEE A SEASON 6……………..WARNER CABLE IS ALWAYS ENDING SOMETHING THAT IS EXTREMELY GOOD AND LEAVING PURE “CRAP” ON THE SCI-FI CHANNEL…………………HAVE REALLY HAD IT WITH WARNER CABLE…………..
syfy has turned into a channel i no longer waste my time with-it’s has become so bad with nothing worth while to watch- no stargate,,atlantise, spin off,no battlestar,you ended good showes like euricka,sancuary (pardon my bad spelling) you know what tv shows i’m talking about.when the last 4 good shows- lost girl,contimuine,wharehouse 13,being humane are thrown out for the junk being offered now say good bye to the last syfy fans
I am an advid an faithful fan of Merlin. I enjoy the show and I the to see it go
Hopefully they will reconsider because in this day and times it is fun to let one wonder about magical times instead of all that’s currently going on all over this world!
I’m disappointed that it has been canceled and ended in such a manner. They could have at least ended with Merlin revealing his magic to Arthur and Arthur accepting magic in his kingdom.
Please don’t cancel Merlin. The only clean, enjoyable show out there.
Merlin is a great show that I look forward to watching every week. Please rethink this!!
So sad to hear the show is ending. Especially since there are still some things that need sorting out! The story wasn’t done! I too cant stand the unscripted crap reality shows. Lazy tv full of obnoxious extreme badly behaved boring ppl. No Heroes there. No bigger stories there. Just cheap tv. No world of mystery & magic. No reason to tune in.
I started watching this show during a Merlin marathon one year and was hooked.
I’ll be sorry to see it go, hopefully it will be replaced with some quality entertainment and not one of those crap reality shows that seem to be on every channel.
This season though, I think that the writers have already quit…
Every episode is Morgana, Morgana, Morgana.
What happened to the Black Knights coming to Camelot for the tornanment.
and for that matter where’s the Dragon?
Don’t cancel Merlin!!! My entire family actually agree this is the best show ever!!!