Merlin
The legend of King Arthur ( Paul Curran ), this time, from the perspective of the King's Wizard, Merlin ( Sam Neill ). Merlin is a creature born of pagan magic, living in a world converting to Christianity. Merlin is beside Arthur as he gains Excalibur, builds Camelot, and is betrayed by his wife, Guinevere (Lena Headey). Merlin and Arthur are menaced by the plots of Morgan Le Fey (Helena Bonham Carter), her son by Arthur, Mordred (Jason Done), and their cohorts. Through it all, Merlin tries to keep Arthur from the destructive path set by fate.
- 1998-1998
- 1 season
- Artisan Home Entertainment
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The legend of King Arthur ( Paul Curran ), this time, from the perspective of the King's Wizard, Merlin ( Sam Neill ). Merlin is a creature born of pagan magic, living in a world converting to Christianity. Merlin is beside Arthur as he gains Excalibur, builds Camelot, and is betrayed by his wife, Guinevere (Lena Headey). Merlin and Arthur are menaced by the plots of Morgan Le Fey (Helena Bonham Carter), her son by Arthur, Mordred (Jason Done), and their cohorts. Through it all, Merlin tries to keep Arthur from the destructive path set by fate.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 1998
Episode 1
Part 1
Sun, Apr 26, 1998 91 mins
Merlin, created by Queen Mab as a weapon of the ancient powers, turns against them. He supports Kings Uther and later Arthur to break Mab's influence and tyranny.
Episode 2
Part 2
Mon, Apr 27, 1998 91 mins
Arthur becomes king, but Mab corrupts his kingdom through Mordred and intrigue. After Arthur's death, Merlin defeats Mab simply by forgetting her.
Episode 3
Part 3
Fri, Sep 4, 1998 61 mins
Legendary wizard Merlin (Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park") recounts his many adventures, including his young love for Nimue (Isabella Rossellini, "Suspiria"), the heroic tragedy of Arthur and Guinevere (Lena Headey, HBO's "Game of Thrones") and his battles with Lady Morgan Le Fey (Helena Bonham Carter, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban") in this star-studded Golden Globe-nominated series.