When did the tv series Merlin first premier in Britain?”
Bradley James as Arthur, Colin Morgan as Merlin MERLIN is a new series set to premier on NBC on June 21st at 8pm and it’s a fresh take on an old story. If you are like me, you’ll check out anything that has to do with Camelot, wizards, or dragons. Come to think of it, those were the exact buzz words that Eric at Daemon’s TV used to get me to do the review… well played my friend. Say the name “Merlin” to anybody and they probably picture an old sorcerer with a long white beard and flowing blue robes (basically we all picture Albus Dumbledore). This show is unique as it follows the story of Merlin as a young man. Similar to what Smallville did to the Superman story; “Merlin” tells the story of a young man coming to terms with extraordinary powers while keeping it a secret from those around him. Almost as soon as Merlin arrives at Camelot, he makes enemies of a young price Arthur. Sadly, it appears that his destiny is intertwined with Arthur’s and the two might have to work together to
Merlin is a 2hour 54minutes television miniseries released in 1998 that retells the famous legend of King Arthur from the perspective of the wizard Merlin. Sam Neill stars in the title role in a story that covers not only the rise and fall of Camelot but also the phase in the legendary history of Britain that precedes it. The film deviates from more traditional versions of the myth, notably by including new characters such as Queen Mab and by keeping Merlin through the whole reign of King Arthur over Britain (whereas in older versions Merlin left earlier on in the king’s reign). The film was followed by a sequel in 2006, Merlin’s Apprentice, which was more loosely connected with traditional Arthurian legends.
Merlin is a British television drama series that began in 2008. It is loosely based on the Arthurian legends of the mythical wizard Merlin and his relationship with Prince Arthur, but differs significantly from traditional versions of the myth. Produced by independent production company Shine Limited for BBC One, the programme was designed to run in the same Saturday evening family drama slot as other UK series such as Doctor Who and Robin Hood.
