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Merlin
Season 1
Complete DVD set box art
No. of episodes13
Release
Original networkBBC
Original release20 September (2008-09-20) –
13 December 2008 (2008-12-13)
Series chronology
Next →
Series 2
List of episodes

The first series of Merlin, a British fantasy television series, began on 20 September 2008 and ended on 13 December 2008. Regular cast members for the first series include Colin Morgan, Bradley James, Katie McGrath, Angel Coulby, Anthony Head, Richard Wilson, and John Hurt as the voice of the Great Dragon. The first series contained thirteen episodes, with 7.15 million tuning into the premier and 6.27 for the series finale. It was the only series to be comprised completely of stand-alone episodes. Before the series finale, the BBC confirmed that the series was renewed for a further 13 episode second series. Series two premiered on 19 September 2009.

Plot

Merlin and Arthur must work together to protect the great kingdom of Camelot against dark sorcery. But Merlin faces a tough challenge in hiding his dark secret from his best friends. Because the only way to fight magic... is with magic.

Cast

Starring

Recurring

Guest stars

Episodes

No.
overall
No. in
series
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateUK viewers
(millions) [1]
11"The Dragon's Call"James HawesJulian Jones20 September 2008 (2008-09-20)7.15
22"Valiant"James HawesHoward Overman27 September 2008 (2008-09-27)5.40
33"The Mark of Nimueh"James HawesJulian Jones4 October 2008 (2008-10-04)6.30
44"The Poisoned Chalice"Ed FraimanBen Vanstone11 October 2008 (2008-10-11)6.48
55"Lancelot"Ed FraimanJake Michie18 October 2008 (2008-10-18)5.37
66"A Remedy to Cure All Ills"Ed FraimanJulian Jones25 October 2008 (2008-10-25)6.00
77"The Gates of Avalon"Jeremy WebbBen Vanstone1 November 2008 (2008-11-01)6.45
88"The Beginning of the End"Jeremy WebbHoward Overman8 November 2008 (2008-11-08)6.25
99"Excalibur"Jeremy WebbJulian Jones15 November 2008 (2008-11-15)6.47
1010"The Moment of Truth"David MooreJulian Jones22 November 2008 (2008-11-22)7.03
1111"The Labyrinth of Gedref"Stuart OrmeHoward Overman29 November 2008 (2008-11-29)6.71
1212"To Kill the King"Stuart OrmeJake Michie6 December 2008 (2008-12-06)6.31
1313"Le Morte d'Arthur"David MooreJulian Jones13 December 2008 (2008-12-13)6.27

References

  1. ^ "Weekly Viewing Summary (see relevant week)". BARB. Archived from the original on 8 November 2008. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)