Merlin
Seen it?1998 | 1 seasons | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Family
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won 4 Emmys and it earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.9 out of 10 from audiences and a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans, action fans and families. If you loved Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The legendary wizard Merlin sets out to raise young Arthur as true and noble, hoping to bring peace and harmony to the land, but reckons without scheming Queen Mab's interference and her influence on Morgan Le Fey.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 4 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Art Direction for a Miniseries or a Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Costume Design for a Miniseries or a Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Makeup for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Miniseries or a Movie. Also nominated for 11 more Emmys, 4 Golden Globes and 1 DGA Award. Plus 12 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 165K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Steve Barron
- Sam NeillMerlin
- Paul CurranArthur
- Isabella RosselliniNimue
- Jeremy SheffieldLancelot
- Lena HeadeyGuinevere
- Martin ShortFrik
- Mark JaxUther
- Helena Bonham CarterMorgan le Fay
- Rutger HauerKing Vortingern
- Miranda RichardsonLady of the Lake / Mab