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 CAN’T BELIEVE THAT MURLIN GOT CANCELLED IT WAS MY FAVORITE TV SHOW AND THINGS WERE JUST GETTING BETTER AND BETTER !!!!!!! I’M SO UPSET THAT IT GOT CANCELLED !!!!!! 🙁 WHY DID IT GET CANCELLED?!?!?!?!
This is a good show and I looked forward each week to Merlin.
Im just in season 1 so i already love it !!!!please dont end it!!!i m obssessed with this show 😀 <3
I don t like how season 5 ends. Please do a season 6 with a happy end plz plz
PLEASE DONT CANCELLED MERLIN ON THE TV ,BECAUSE OF THE MERLIN SHOW OUR FAMILY GET BACK TOGETHER WATCHING THE SAME SHOW, AND WE REALLY ENJOY THE ADVENTURE AND LOVE MERLIN.PLEASE….PLEASE …. DONT JUST CANCELLED THE SHOW ALL OVER THE WORLD ARE WATCHING MERLIN…PLEASE… THANK YOU HOPE FOR YOUR KIND CONSIDERATION.
I really like this show, wish it could stick around
PLEASE DON’T CANCEL MERLIN!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS SHOW, WHY WOULD YOU CANCEL IT? THERE ARE SO FEW SHOWS THAT ARE DECENT TODAY AND MERLIN IS ONE OF THEM. I NEVER HAD TO FEAR WHEN MY GRANDCHILDREN WATCHED MERLIN WITH ME BECAUSE I KNEW IT WOULD BE OKAY. THEY ALSO LOVED THIS SHOW AND IT GOT THEM INTERESTED IN HISTORY. I READ ALL ABOUT ARTHUR AND THE KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE TO THEM. ONE OF MY LITTLE GRANDDAUGHTERS IS GOING TO NAME HER FUTURE CHILD GWENEVERE. HER FAVORITE DOLL IS NAMED GWEN. PLEASE RECONSIDER AND BRING MERLIN BACK. IF I… Read more »
All my family and friends know we don’t call each other when Merlin’s coming on. Does that tell you Mr. executives that you took off the wrong show. Look around there are lots of other shows that are less entertaining then Merlin. Please bring it back. It was one of the few shows on t.v that my husband and I really enjoyed and talked about it afterwards. We really did’nt want it to end each week. If I was a person with money I would bring it back myself. The actors were extraodinary, bring it back with same castmembers please,… Read more »
PLEASE leave this show on for a season 6! It is one of the best show on syfy.
Please keep this show going. I don’t usually plead for a show to be continued but this is a serious exception.
Merlin…Eureka….Lost Girl….Warehouse 13…..etc..etc…etc….IF ITS ACTUALLY WORTH WATCHING…THEN IS JUST HAS TO BE CANCELLED BY A MORONS!
Merlin is one of my favorite shows, hate that it’s being cancelled. RECONSIDER!!!
I love this show! I will be sad to see it end. I never thought that it would end so soon.
You guys just get worse and worse. whenever I moved and was forced to use a different cable co. or satellite co. I always made sure the Sy-Fy station was one of the stations I recieved. I no longer care if I get it or not. As a matter of fact, I don’t watch it anymore. What’s with all the crap you are expecting us to watch now. Battling Robots? Really? I’m sick and tired of the good shows disappearing and junk replacing it! Reality shows are just as bad. If I wanted reality, I would turn off the TV… Read more »
Ditto! Ditto! Ditto!
I think its a great show and should not. Very sad to see it end. Why are all the good shows ending or being cancelled? The networks get you hooked then end the shows. Its very frustrating.
I hate it ! Why they cancel most of the good show ?
Oh may be They want us not to watch ti vi anymore , instead, go out enjoy fresh air or get drunk ?
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