Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

Brainsbell The story-telling is good with flashbacks.The film is both funny and heartbreaking. You smile in a scene and get a soulcrushing revelation in the next.

Lidia Draper Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.

Abegail Noëlle While it is a pity that the story wasn't told with more visual finesse, this is trivial compared to our real-world problems. It takes a good movie to put that into perspective.

jmaemitchell I love this show there are so many twists that I love and is very addicting. I love all the characters but especially Merlin.

maggiemcswain "In a land of myth, and a time of magic, the destiny of the kingdom rest on the shoulders of a young boy. His name.... Merlin." Merlin is a British fantasy-adventure drama television program created by Julian Jones, Jake Michie, Julian Murphy, and Johnny Capps, starring Colin Morgan in the title role.In this twist on the Arthurian legend, Merlin (Colin Morgan) is a young and powerful warlock who arrives in the kingdom of Camelot after his mother arranges for him to stay with the court physician, Gaius. He discovers that the king, Uther Pendragon outlawed magic twenty years earlier in an event known as the Great Purge and imprisoned the last Dragon deep under the kingdom. After hearing a mysterious voice inside his head, Merlin makes his way to the cavern beneath Camelot, where the Great Dragon (voice of John Hurt) tells Merlin that he has an important destiny; to protect Uther's son, Arthur, who will return magic to Camelot and unite the land of Albion. When Merlin meets Arthur, Merlin believes that he is an arrogant bully and Arthur (Bradley James), likewise, has a less than stellar opinion of Merlin. After saving the prince's life Merlin becomes his servant and the two begin to respect and trust one another. Merlin eventually becomes close friends with Arthur, and another servant named Guinevere. But when Uther's actions eventually cause his ward, Morgana, to turn against Camelot, Merlin must work together with the Once and Future King (Arthur) to save Albion.Merlin contains what every fantasy show needs to survive and pull in a variety of audiences; it has action, drama, romance and sci-fi intrigue all in the right amounts. It doesn't overdo the swordplay to make it a mindless action romp, doesn't overdo the drama to make it a melodramatic bore, and keeps the magic weirdness down to a minimum not to turn off viewers. This show is great because of the development of the characters and their relationships, the creative writing and the cheesiness of the humor.It's the wonderful depiction, and development of the characters and their relationships that set it apart from the crowd. Every individual character and relationship has something special about it and has been given time and space on screen to develop and make us care. The chemistry between Arthur and Merlin. Their developing friendship is wonderfully played and is ultimately what draws you in to this excellent show and keeps you watching. It's a story of friendship, it's both very funny but very touching and very real. And to go from two characters who in many ways in the first series began hating each other to two characters who profoundly respect and care about each other. An example is when Arthur, chose to embark on a very dangerous journey in contravention to his father's stern prohibition only to save his servant Merlin, a servant whom he earlier hated, a servant whom he often scolded and often disagreed with. And when Arthur successfully retrieved the cure, he did not mind at all if he was put in prison; all he was concerned about was to get the cure administered immediately to his servant Merlin.When I said Merlin is cheesy, I meant it in a good way. Okay, sometimes the cheese factor can get a little out of hand, but for the most part, it's what gives this series its charm. The comedic timing of the actors never fails to amuse me. Whether it's the deliciously snarky banter between Merlin and Arthur (usually about how dense Merlin can be), the sometimes hilarious situations the characters (especially Merlin) get themselves into, or full-on childish humor that we all like to think we're above but really aren't.The writing in Merlin is dramatic and funny. Merlin has the funniest of roles and sometimes even uses current language. This is one of the main reasons why this show is so accessible while maintaining integrity as a fantasy. It's all well and good to have a fantasy show and never deviate, but Merlin subtly puts in some slang so that viewers can relate to jokes and not get lost in medieval jargon. A seamless incorporation of humor and drama and action in my opinion. The writers have put just enough humor to keep you happy and friendly to the characters. They have also included enough to drama to keep all us entertained with scandal and romance. Finally, the action is put in enough, and well enough, that you don't feel like we're watching a soap opera. This balance of humor, drama, and action is hard to achieve and Merlin achieves it.Merlin does not follow the usual plot and sometimes directly contradicts it. This is no failure on the producer's part, simply a license open to all who portray King Arthur and Merlin. I would definitely recommend this show to anyone who wants to sit down and enjoy a unique twist on the Arthurian Legend.

BellaFox Doesn't matter how old you are: If you enjoy magic, medieval times, and the legend of King Arthur, I suggest you give this show a shot- I mean stab, you won't regret it.The main characters are wonderfully fleshed out, and given life, you can see, and understand all sides of the story. By the first episode, I was hooked, their encounters and reactions are priceless. Character development is spot on as well. (The cast is so handsome/ beautiful... OOF.)Quick note on the Merlin soundtrack; I love it! It's amazing, and I have it downloaded on my laptop.I brought age up earlier because a couple episodes get a tad childish, and although I wasn't the biggest fan of those, I kept watching. If I remember correctly there were very few episodes like that, so it didn't get to me much. As the seasons go on, the cast and the audience grows, there's a beautiful difference by season 5.Obviously, like all shows, it has it's flaws, you'll have to be the judge.I'm weak for two dorks like Arthur and Merlin, they'll always have a special place in my heart. Two sides of the same coin. To wrap this up, 10/10.

MagnusAntoniusBarca I've kinda grown up watching Merlin, and so I felt obligated to voice my opinion of it. Right off the bat, it's important to note that this series, for the most part anyway, is aimed at 8-15 year olds. Such can be evidenced with the comedy, which is aimed at said demographic, so adult or teenagers may not find all jokes hilarious. "It's just for children, you're not meant to like it!" is an excuse often used to defend bad TV-shows and movies. This excuse, of course, holds zero value, and wouldn't help this show one bit, were the show bad. It's not. The show is structured so it can be watched one episode at a time - each episode have their own subplot, with a few story lines spanning over two episodes. Sure, an overall plot line does exist, which does culminate by the end of the series, but ultimately, the overall plot takes the tension away from the subplots, as the viewer knows that the core characters are safe. As the series progresses, it becomes gradually darker - a deliberate, great decision, making the show more serious as the intended viewers grow up alongside the show. It's in the characters that the series shine - sure, the characters aren't THAT interesting, nor deeply written. But somehow, despite some cheesy and cliché dialogue here and there, it holds water. I blame the actors for carrying their characters and the plot through some poor writing decisions. What especially deserves credit, is the genuine chemistry between Morgan (Merlin) and James (Arthur). Rarely have I seen such friendship on TV as I have here - fun banter, acts of true valour and their well-founded relationship is in almost every episode. Their scenes are always a joy, and thankfully, there are many of them. As for the other actors, Head (Uther) is the only one that truly stands out. Coulby (Guinevere) and McGrath (Morgana) do their job fine and as inteded, but McGrath tends to overact at occasions - it's hard to judge, but in her defence, I'd fault the direction she's given, rather than the actress herself. So, the acting is rarely top-notch, the writing is cheesy more often than preferable, and all but little tension is removed from many episodes. Still, the show deserves 7/10, simply for achieving what it intends to, all while being incredibly addicting.