Should you watch Merlin?
Who it’s good for, who it isn’t, and what’s in it. No ratings, no scores.

Merlin
Series · 1998
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.
The sides of Merlin
- Merlin raising young Arthur
- Queen Mab and her schemes
- Morgan Le Fey under a dark influence
Merlin is good for you if…
- you like King Arthur's legend told from the wizard's side.
- you like old magic, fairy queens and the rise of Camelot.
- you want a fantasy miniseries to watch with the family.
Merlin is bad for you if…
- you find 1990s television effects dated.
- you'd rather not give a whole evening to a two part miniseries.
About: destiny · magic · sacrifice
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