Merlin - Season 1 (2008) (season)
Directed by:
James HawesScreenplay:
Julian JonesCinematography:
Geoffrey WhartonComposer:
Rob LaneCast:
Colin Morgan, Angel Coulby, Bradley James, Katie McGrath, Anthony Head, Richard Wilson, John Hurt (narrator), Eve Myles, Caroline Faber, Gary Oliver, Louise DylanPlots(1)
Merlin, a wizard on the cusp of adulthood, arrives in Camelot hoping to find a use for his burgeoning talent for magic. He is welcomed by Gaius, the court physician, but Merlin soon learns magic has been outlawed by King Uther, the tyrannical leader of the realm, its practice made punishable by death. When the Great Dragon summons Merlin to his cave, he tells the young wizard that he has a great destiny - to use his skills to keep the young Prince Arthur safe. But Merlin hates the flashy, arrogant Prince, and Arthur despises the wizard with equal fervour. So when an evil witch threatens Prince Arthur's life, Merlin finds himself tested - will he face up to his destiny to keep Arthur safe? And can he do so without getting caught? (BBC)
(more)Cast
![Colin Morgan](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/342/163342900_a9cb57.jpg)
Colin Morgan
UK
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The Crown (2016) (series)
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Doctor Who (2005) (series)
![Angel Coulby](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/280/164280494_2befca.jpg)
Angel Coulby
UK
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Hustle (2004) (series)
Doctor Who (2005) (series)
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![Bradley James](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/342/163342928_20afbf.jpg)
Bradley James
UK
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![Katie McGrath](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/365/162365913_b58d62.jpg)
Katie McGrath
Ireland
Best series:
Merlin (2008) (series)
Dates (2013) (series)
The Tudors (2007) (series)
![Anthony Head](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/342/163342937_2fe373.png)
Anthony Head
UK
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![Richard Wilson](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/343/163343024_d87cdd.png)
Richard Wilson
UK
Best series:
Mr Bean (1990) (series)
The Last Place on Earth (1985) (series)
Father Ted (1995) (series)
![John Hurt](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/843/160843644_e3b5c4.png)
John Hurt (narrator)
UK
Best series:
The Storyteller (1987) (series)
I, Claudius (1976) (series)
The Hollow Crown (2012) (series)
![Eve Myles](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/279/279583_1e5173.jpg)
Eve Myles
UK
Best series:
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![Caroline Faber](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/342/163342912_569138.jpg)
Caroline Faber
Best series:
Foyle's War (2002) (series)
Grantchester (2014) (series)
Merlin (2008) (series)
![Gary Oliver](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/852/160852512_087baa.jpg)
Gary Oliver
Best series:
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![Louise Dylan](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/242/162242995_50d4c9.jpg)
Louise Dylan
Best series:
Endeavour (2012) (series)
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