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Merlin: The Complete First Season |  | Actors: Colin Morgan, Bradley James, Richard Wilson, Katie McGrath, Anthony Head
Studio: BBC Warner
Category: DVD
List Price: $49.98
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Rating:  67 reviews
Sales Rank: 2121
Format: Box set, Color, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Discs: 5
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Running Time: 585 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.5 x 0.9
MPN: 883929096794
UPC: 883929096794
EAN: 0883929096794
ASIN: B001LF347E
Release Date: April 20, 2010
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Product Description
The early adventures of a young Merlin and his relationship with Prince Arthur at Camelot in the mythical kingdom of Albion.
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The creators of Merlin position their hero as the original Harry Potter: a headstrong young wizard with mixed feelings about--and sometimes outright hostility toward--the destiny that's been thrust upon him. Merlin is a reboot of Arthurian legend, starting when all the heroes and sorcerous folk were teenagers, bursting with hormones and wrestling with the powers-that-be, particularly Arthur's heavy-handed father, Uther Pendragon (Anthony Head, best known as Giles from Buffy the Vampire Slayer), a benevolent tyrant who's banished magic from Camelot. Merlin (Colin Morgan, an impish lad with prominent ears) comes to the kingdom with high hopes and innate magical powers. He's taken under the wing of the court physician, Gaius (Richard Wilson, One Foot in the Grave), but additionally becomes the servant of young Arthur (Bradley James), a handsome and talented fighter who's also a bully and a snob. Rounding out the main cast are Morgana (Katie McGrath), who will one day be Merlin's foe but is now Uther's ward, and Gwen (Angel Coulby), a.k.a. Guinevere, the woman who will one day be the center of a legendary love triangle--but who is now Morgana's maid. Clearly, Merlin wants to shake up any preconception about these stuffy old stories, presenting a multi-ethnic Camelot with contemporary language and attitudes. Despite all this, Merlin quickly becomes addictive. The dialogue and special effects can be cheesy (particularly when the CGI monsters have to interact with actors), but the cast is charming and the stories, while a tad formulaic, keep things moving. Morgan is appropriately dweeby (but also has killer cheekbones), James combines football-quarterback good looks with a hint of sensitivity, McGrath is luscious and impetuous, and Coulby has earthy spunk. The heavy lifting, acting-wise, is ably handled by Head and Wilson. The first season deftly explores the origins of the pillars of Arthurian mythos, from the sword Excalibur to a very dashing (but born of peasant stock) Lancelot to the mysterious birth of Arthur himself. Add to it all an imprisoned dragon, voiced by John Hurt (Alien, The Elephant Man) and prone to cryptic but sometimes helpful advice, and you have an engaging fantasy series. In addition to 13 episodes, there's an additional disk with making-of features and video diaries of the young cast gallivanting around France. --Bret Fetzer
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 Merlin BBC Series Season 1 September 6, 2010
M. Ortiz (Mousetown, florida)
After seeing some of these episodes online, it does not compare to having the DVD,the images are nice and clear and sharp sound. The series cover a version of the Merlin and King Arthur Story very well, excellent scenery good story line, i cant wait for season 2 to come out
merlin August 23, 2010
Freida M. Ehrsam (Mesa, AZ)
Finally. A family movie anyone can watch. Wish we had more of this.
 Terrific series. Lousy packaging. August 16, 2010
D. Summers (Michigan's thumb)
I watched Merlin on American TV, not the BBC America channel. Loved it. Looked for it to be available on DVD. Found it was only available in European format. Waited some more. Finally it was available. Asked for it for my birthday. Got it. 5 DVDs. Funny. I didn't remember season one being that long. It wasn't.
Discs 1 & 3 begin with LONG ads for (1) Robin Hood and (3) Dr. Who. I'm used to ads on American movies, but it's always possible to skip them by going to the menu or some such. No way here. You CANNOT skip the ads. I did mute the sound. I might have to watch them, but I don't have to listen to them. Only 3 episodes on discs 1,2,and 3. There are 4 episodes on disc 4 and NO episodes on disc 5. I loved the series. I love it still, and, even knowing what I do about British marketing bs, I'll still buy season 2 when it's available. But I don't appreciate
"2 entertain"s (more like "2 ANNOY"s) blatent attempt to lure customers with the ad "5 DVDs" when 13 episodes plus "special features" would be on either 3, or no more than 4 DVDs had the series been an American one.
All my favorite shows of the season ! August 15, 2010
J. Jenkins (OREFIELD, PA United States)
I'm glad I found this.
Merlin is a great show & I'm glad to see a 3rd season. Keep the DVD's coming!
Merlin's Magic Show August 14, 2010
Rogoputt
It was very easy ordering this product. It was Amazon how fast it was delivered.
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