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Merlin is a British television drama adapting Arthurian legends focusing on the connection between Merlin and King Arthur. Produced by the BBC for five series from 2008 to 2012, the show featured a cast including Colin Morgan and Bradley James. It was created by multiple writers and broadcast on BBC One.
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How many seasons of BBC's Merlin are there, and does the story actually finish?
Merlin ran for five series on BBC One from 2008 to 2012, with 65 episodes in total. The finale completes the Arthur and Merlin arc rather than stopping on a cliffhanger, although it ends in a tragic Arthurian way.
Why is Arthur older than Merlin in this version?
The BBC series reworks the legend by making Merlin, played by Colin Morgan, a young servant in Camelot before Arthur becomes the famous king. Bradley James plays Prince Arthur, so the show focuses on their friendship before the classic Round Table era.
Is Morgana a villain from the beginning in Merlin?
No, Katie McGrath's Morgana begins as Uther Pendragon's ward and is sympathetic to people with magic. Her turn against Camelot develops over several series, especially as Uther's persecution of magic becomes central to the plot.
Is Merlin closer to Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, or traditional Arthurian drama?
Merlin is much closer to a family-friendly BBC fantasy adventure than to Game of Thrones. It aired in a Saturday-evening BBC slot and mixes monster-of-the-week plots with Arthurian names like Gaius, Guinevere, Morgana, and Mordred.
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