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" Merlin" is a new drama series that updates the story of the infamous
sorcerer of Arthurian legend for a new audience. The mythical city of
Camelot, in a time before history began; a fantastical realm of
legendary beasts and mysterious people; a dangerous world in which
magic has been banned by the ruthless tyrant, Uther Pendragon.
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, the headstrong Prince Arthur. But guided by Uther's
wise physician Gaius, Merlin is soon using his talents not just to
survive but also to unlock Camelot's mystical secrets. As he does so
he discovers that his destiny and that of the kingdom's young leader
in waiting, Arthur, are inextricably linked.
SEASON 1
1. The Dragons Call
Merlin, a young man with the gift of magic, arrives in Camelot in search of a new
beginning only to find himself in a place where magic is punishable by death. Here he
meets Gaius, his mentor; the ruthless king of Camelot, Uther Pendragon; his ward, the
beautiful Lady Morgana; Gwen, her friendly maidservant; and the arrogant but
handsome prince Arthur, upon whom the future of Camelot depends. Desperate to find a
purpose for his magic, Merlin is stunned to discover that his destiny is to protect the
future king, with whom he does not get along particularly well.
2.Valiant
A knight named Valiant arrives in court to compete in a sword-fighting tournament.
Valiant
holds in his power an enchanted shield which causes great harm to his
opponents. Merlin's attempts to warn everyone fall on deaf ears- and Arthur is next to
face Valiant.
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3.The Mark of Nimueh
Camelot faces a double danger when a lethal plague starts spreading through the castle
and Gwen is arrested for witchcraft. Merlin must team up with Arthur and Morgana to find
the culprit behind the evil deeds.
5. Lancelot
Merlin is saved from a terrifying winged beast by a heroic stranger- a young man named
Lancelot, who dreams of becoming a Knight of Camelot. In order to thank him, Merlin
provides falsified records of Lancelot's noble birth and Lancelot is accepted. However,
with the winged beast- discovered to be a Griffin- still on the loose, Merlin's decision
could have far-reaching consequences not just for Lancelot but for Camelot...
SEASON 2
1.
In the dark tunnels beneath Camelot an ancient tomb is discovered, filled with treasure. Gaius
begs the King to seal it shut again, fearing the tomb belongs to Cornelius Sigan, an evil sorcerer
who cursed Camelot and swore to one day return and destroy the city. But Uther is too taken with
the treasure to listen, insisting Sigan is just a fairytale. Meanwhile, new servant Cedric muscles in
on Merlin's position as Arthur's right-hand man and turns the prince against his loyal friend. Merlin
is convinced the slippery newcomer is up to something and he's right: Cedric is a conman and a
thief who's after the magnificent jewel found at the heart of the tomb. Little does Cedric know, his
precious prize is more dangerous than he could possibly imagine. Camelot has never been more
vulnerable but how can Merlin make things right when, thanks to Cedric, he might have lost
Arthur's friendship for good? Merlin faces the prospect of turning to the creature he swore he'd
never trust again: The Great Dragon.
2.
Arthur is determined to win the upcoming Camelot jousting competition unaware that
one of the contestants, Myror, has as his only reason to join an equally strong
determination to kill him. Suspecting that his consecutive victories are favoured by the
knights' deference towards his royal status, he seeks the help of Merlin and Gwen to win
on his own merits. In his will to prove himself that he can win, he goes undercover,
lodging at Gwen's house. However, the maid proposes him a bigger challenge: to leave
his spoiled ways and shake his lifetime habits. Will Arthur succeed in pleasing both his
pride and Gwen's wish? And why does he care so much about Gwen's opinion?
3.
Morgana is terrified that she might have magical powers when she realizes that her
nightmares become a reality. Gaius tries to convince her that there is nothing to fear in
an attempt to protect her by keeping her in the dark, but Merlin, aware of what the girl is
going through, thinks that it is time to let her know what's going on. Will he reveal his
secret to her? Unaware of the consequences of his actions, Merlin disobeys Gaius and
thinks of a way to help Morgana. In the meantime Mordred, the young and strange druid
boy whom the Great Dragon predicted to be the one who will kill Arthur, is reunited with
Morgana. Once again lives are in danger, loyalties put to the test and friendships shaken
as Merlin debates between what's right to do and what his destiny claims for.
4.
Fearsome and cruel outcast Hengist, mistakes Gwen for Morgana and kidnaps her.
Arthur and Morgana turn to Uther for help, who refuses to pay the ransom. Defying his
father's authority, Arthur goes to Gwen's rescue ready to face all the dangers of an
enemy territory and fight for the girl's freedom. Merlin suspects that Arthur's concern
comes from something deeper than a prince's devotion to one of his people and that he
cares about Gwen in a personal way. To make matters worse, when Arthur reaches
Hengist's castle he finds out that he is not alone in the quest: Lancelot has arrived earlier
with the same purpose and powerful feelings between Gwen and Lancelot have been
rekindled. How will Arthur react?
5.
Lady Catrina and her strange servant Jonas arrive in Camelot, where they are welcome
to stay by a most delighted king Uther, who becomes captivated by his latest guest.
Arthur, on the contrary, far from sharing his father's enthusiasm and in the sight of the
flirting going on, is pretty appalled with the situation. Merlin and Gaius have the feeling
that she is not what she seems and their suspicions are proven true when Merlin
discovers that Lady Catrina is a troll and that unfortunately, her intentions are far beyond
the prize of a king's heart. Horrified, he reveals the truth to Arthur, who doesn't believe
him. Merlin embarks on the task of proving the real nature of the woman while at the
same time saving Uther from ruin and Camelot from falling. Will the young warlock be
able to overcome the powerful magic of the troll before it's too late?
6.
Newly crowned Queen Catrina settles into her new role as Camelot's first lady. But as
her troll nature is revealed, her power over Uther increases affecting the entire kingdom.
When Catrina accuses Merlin of stealing, he is forced to sneak around the castle trying
to find a way of revealing Catrina for who she really is without getting caught. But is
Merlin's magic powerful enough to break the troll's spell?
7.
The Witchfinder
In his determination to rule magic out of Camelot forever, Uther hires the services of
Aredian, a terrifying witch hunter who is most feared due to the fact that he stops at
nothing in the quest to uncover all and every kind of sorcery. Even though no one is
under direct suspicion, several people in Camelot are afraid that the witch hunter could
see straight through them: Morgana is worried that Uther might have her executed and
Gaius is concerned for the fate of Merlin and his own, since caring for the young warlock
is considered crime and treason. Will all three be able to escape a dreadful fate?
8.
9.
When Merlin discovers by chance a beautiful Druid girl called Freya trapped in a bounty
hunter's cage, he feels like he has to do something about it and despite Gaius' advice
not to get involved, he goes with his instincts and helps the girl escape. The young
warlock can't think of a better place to harbour the girl than the tunnels beneath Camelot,
but it would be a short remedy since the bounty hunter won't resign to lose his prize and
will conduct a frantic search for her and a fierce magical beast has been reported to be
on the loose. As Merlin's friendship with the Druid girl grows in intensity, it is tested to the
limit by the adverse circumstances and the boy is forced to make a heartbreaking
decision in his struggle to keep Freya safe.
becomes not only the only hope of future for Camelot but also a key to Merlin's own
past. Will Arthur and Merlin manage to find Balinor in time to save the kingdom and
persuade him to return to Camelot to save his enemy, Uther?
Season 3
1. The Tears of Uther Pendragon
A year after her disappearance and when almost all hope is lost,
Morgana returns to Camelot. While Merlin is afraid she might
remember the circumstances of her disappearance and give him
away in front of the king, a delighted Uther announces a banquet to
celebrate. However, soon afterwards evil magic starts to take hold of
the king's mind, putting the safety of Camelot at risk as he is
consumed with hallucinations and enemies reach his door. Merlin
suspects Morgana is behind the enchantment but his search for the
truth puts his life in peril while Arthur is forced to take control and face
new foes on his own. Will they succeed to rescue the king and
Camelot from destruction?
2. The Tears of Uther Pendragon 2
With the help of the Great Dragon, Merlin manages to return to
Camelot only to find out that is it on the verge of invasion: Morgause
and Cenred have teamed up and plot against a weakened Uther.
Cenred's initial reluctance is won over by the fact that they count on
an ally within Camelot walls who will ensure the castle is taken. Uther
is unable to rule which forces Arthur to step up front and defend the
citadel agains Cenred's powerful army. With the help of Morgause
and to make things worse, Morgana plays a deadly card and
summons a skeleton army to wreak havoc within the castle walls.
Camelot's fate rests once again on Arthur's shoulders and Merlin's
magic as they fight in their own way to hold off both an army of the
living and an army of the dead. Will they manage to succeed?
3.Goblins Gold
When Merlin comes across a secret chamber, he accidentally
releases a goblin. The mischievous little creature possesses Gaius,
making the wise and renowned court physician turn into a shadow of
his former self, quickly developing a taste for gold, ale and magical
jokes. To make things worse, the king suddenly becomes bald and a
nasty scourge of flatulence hits the royal household. Will Merlin be
able to figure out the source of all troubles, return the gobblin back to
where he came from and put an end to the havoc before any real
damage is done?
4. Gwain
Merlin and Arthur find themselves outnumbered in a bar fight but an
enigmatic young man helps them win. The mans name is Gwaine
and he risks his own life to protect Arthur but during his act of bravery
he is seriously wounded. The Prince decides to take him back to
Camelot where he could make a recovery with Gaius' help. Gwaine
immediately gets to work: drinking, flirting with the ladies and causing
lots of trouble for Merlin who has been instructed to look after him.
However, when two unscrupulous nights seem to plot to murder the
Prince, will Merlin and Gwaine be able to stop them and save Arthur
5.The Crystal Cave
After an unexpected meeting with the enigmatic old sorcerer Taliesin,
the wizard takes Merlin to the crystal cave allowing him to witness a
glimpse of the future. However, this gesture turns out to be more of a
curse than a gift when, much to his horror, Merlin sees Morgana set
to kill Uther. The young warlock knows he must do his best to try and
stop the future from playing out. But changing the pages of destiny is
a very dangerous game and his actions end up having fatal
consequences. With the whole of Camelot in a state of grief, will
Merlin be able to change the course of destiny and undo the damage
he has caused, or will it be too late?
6.The Changeling
Uther pressures Arthur into an arranged marriage with a visiting
princess, Elena, though Merlin soon has reservations after
discovering that Elena may not exactly be who she claims to be. As
he tries to uncover the princess' dark secret, he learns that Elena's
nanny is a Pixie. But what are their motivations? Who do they work
for? And most important of all, what benefit do they get from her
marriage to Arthur, the heir to the throne of Camelot? Will Merlin be
able to get to the bottom of it all and prevent Arthur from making the
biggest mistake of his life?
7.The Castle of Fyrien
Gwen faces an impossible dilemma when she is forced to choose
between saving the life of Elyan, her estranged brother and only
sibling or Arthur's, Camelot's prince and the love of her life. When one
of them is certain to find death at the hands of Cenred, who will Gwen
choose? Once again, loyalty, love and friendships are tested to the
limit as Arthur, Merlin and Gwen are forced to put their minds together
to try and find a way out of the cruel quandary. Morgana and
Morgause, in turn, will do their best ruin their plans. Will good
conquer evil or will Gwen end up losing someone she loves again?
8.The Eye of The Phoenix
Arthur embarks alone on a quest to prove himself worthy of the
Camelot throne by retrieving the Golden Trident from the Fisher King.
With the Prince beyond the protection of the citadel, Morgana takes
the opportunity to use her dark magic. She gives him a precious
bracelet that contains a Phoenix Eye, insisting that he wears it at all
times for protection. However, the magical jewel takes away Arthur's
life force and he is left defenceless in the Fisher King's perilous
realm. With the help of Gwaine, will Merlin be able to reach Arthur in
time and fulfil his own quest to protect the future king of Camelot?
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9.Love In The Time of Dragons
Merlin is pleased to get acquainted with a different side of his mentor
when Alice, an old flame of Gaius's, arrives in Camelot. However,
when the warlock discovers that she is under the influence of a
Manticore, a creature from the Old Religion, Merlin has no other
choice but to tell the physician about Alice's evil scheme. Blinded by
love, Gaius refuses to believe Merlin's reveal and their close bond
suffers the consequence as both friends fall out. With the King in
danger and all evidence of the wicked plot pointing to Alice and the
mean magical creature that has possessed her, will Merlin be able to
Will Arthur be able to save Camelot from the evil Morgana? Morgana,
newly crowned as Queen of Camelot, begins a reign of terrible evil
over the innocent citizens of the kingdom. Counting on Morgause and
her immortal army at her command all hope seems lost for Uther,
who is forced to witness how his kingdom crumble under the
unimaginable cruelty of his own daughter. Meanwhile, on the outskirts
of Camelot, Arthur recovers his strength and plans a counter attack
with the help of a few loyals at his side: Gwaine, Lancelot, Elyan and
Percival. However, Merlin is aware that not even a skilful warrior like
Arthur can defeat an immortal foe without magic. Will he be able to
reclaim the great sword Excalibur from the Lake of Avalon in time to
save the lives of those he cares the most about?
SEASON 4
1.The Darkest Hour 1
Merlin faces his toughest challenge yet when Morgana's blinkered
determination threatens not only Arthur's future, but the very balance
of the world. With her magic stronger than ever, the sorceress
summons the mighty Callieach to tear open the veil between the
worlds. Hellish creatures pour forth, killing any who succumb to their
touch. With Uther a shadow of his former self, it falls to Arthur and his
loyal knights, including Lancelot, to protect the kingdom. But it will
take more than just swords to vanquish their enemy and Merlin is
shocked to the core when he discovers the only way to restore the
equilibrium requires a sacrifice of unimaginable proportions.
2. The Darkest Hour 2
SEASON 5
1.
Arthurs Bane 1
Camelot basks in the halcyon days of a new golden age. But even as
she flowers, so the dark seeds of her destruction are being sown...
For in the frozen wastelands of the north, men are disappearing
without trace. In search of answers, King Arthur and his knights must
undertake a dangerous mission to the unknown. As the sun sets on
the icy plains, Merlin finds himself locked in a battle unlike any he has
fought before; a battle with fate itself.
2.Arthurs Bane 2
As dawn breaks across the icy tundra, Merlin and Arthur are close to
exhaustion. With each tortured step, the fortress of Ismere looms
ever nearer, and Merlin's fear intensifies. What game is Mordred
playing? And what powerful secrets are Morgana and the druid
Ruadan searching for amongst its twisted catacombs? It seems like
this time, not even Merlin can stop Arthur from walking right into the
lion's den... For in this bleak and transient wilderness, only one thing
is certain: the great trial for Albion has finally begun.
3.The Death Song of Uther Pendragon
When a stranger gives Arthur the power to summon the dead, the
king finds himself torn between head and heart. Unable to resist
temptation, he seizes the chance to speak to the person he misses
most his father, Uther Pendragon. But the spirit world is a dark and
dangerous place, for little does Arthur realize that his decision comes
at a terrible price. Against all odds, Merlin must put right Arthurs
mistake before Camelot, and everything they have built, is destroyed
forever.
4.Another's Sorrow
With Princess Mithian as the perfect bait, Morgana conjures a deception so
powerful that the whole of Camelot is taken in - even Merlin himself. But as the
storm clouds gather, will the young warlock see through the lies? Or will Morgana
at long last fulfil her dreams of revenge?