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Merlin - Series 1 - Vol.1 Reviews

2008

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The mythical city of Camelot, in a time before history began, is a fantastical realm of legendary beasts and mysterious peoples. In this dangerous world, magic has been banned by the ruthless tyrant, Uther Pendragon. Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers arrives at the gates of Camelot as a young man, .. Read more

Starring	Colin Morgan, Bradley James, Anthony Head, Richard Wilson
Director	James Hawes
Genres	Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Television

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  - 3
  superb..............................
  
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  My children and I have loved watching this superb 13 part BBC adaptation on tv on saturday nights. The series tells the story of Merlin as a young boy and his ... read more »
  
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  - gwaenysgor
  - 14 Nov 2008 at 10:07
Most recent members' reviews of Merlin - Series 1 - Vol.1
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  - 0
  A typical start, but stick with it.
  
  This is an odd reimagining of the classic Arthurian legends; for one, the language isn't quite what you'd expect, with most of the younger characters ... read more »
  
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- - Lemmerman
  - 4 reviews
  - Dagenham
  - 21 Nov 2011 at 21:24
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  - 0
  Absolutely Excellent
  
  Really enjoyed this series, was funny, action(y), and had some great graphics in too.
  
  Can't wait to see the next one.
  
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- - cheesekake
  - 760 reviews
  - uk
  - 05 Oct 2011 at 08:44
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  - 5
  Not for me
  
  Not quite sure how they managed to ruin such a classic story........ but they have. Shame really great cast, set and potential.
  
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- - monkiking
  - 1 review
  - Belper
  - 10 Apr 2011 at 17:29
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  - 1
  one of the bbc's better shows
  
  What can we say this series is gr8 bring the story of Merlin & Arthur back to life & the effects are gr8 as well.
  
  Its well worth the rental ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - glasgow
  - 17 Jan 2011 at 11:38
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  - 4
  merlin just for relax
  
  first episode i said i love it but after the second episode i change my oppinion. ok for relax in a winter time
  
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- - lupo
  - 5 reviews
  - London
  - 26 Oct 2010 at 18:40
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  merlin-series 1 volume 1
  
  Rented for my two boys aged 11 and 9. They thought it was brilliant. Great for David Jason fans, magic and mayhem. Lovely series
  
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- - pinkgirlie
  - 14 reviews
  - Banbury
  - 11 Aug 2010 at 12:56
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  - 4
  Rubbish
  
  I'm a fan but don't waste your time watching this
  
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- - Susan Brooks
  - Bedford
  - 02 Jul 2010 at 11:07
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  Merlin - Series 1 - Vol.1
  
  Missed Merlin when it appeared on television so I was really pleased to see it for rental. Loved every minute can't wait for the next 3 episodes. In my ... read more »
  
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  - Leatherhead
  - 08 Jun 2010 at 22:07
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  Good family entertainment
  
  Although it is not Merlin & Arthur as I remember it and definitely not historically correct re costumes etc it is great fantasy action. Love it.
  
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- - MeanJean
  - 10 reviews
  - Lincoln
  - 25 Jan 2010 at 12:31
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  GREAT!
  
  If there were more than five stars, i would give it. excellent series, great performance by all the actors, i can't criticise even one actor. the series ... read more »
  
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  - england
  - 07 Jan 2010 at 21:57
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- - 44
  - 3
  superb..............................
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  My children and I have loved watching this superb 13 part BBC adaptation on tv on saturday nights. The series tells the story of Merlin as a young boy and his ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 658725
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  - gwaenysgor
  - 14 Nov 2008 at 10:07
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  - 7
  Numpty
  
  The previous reviewer has no clue what they are talking about and who writes a review that looks like a cd index whats the point. Get a life. I didn't like... read more »
  
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  - Letchworth Garden City
  - 12 Dec 2008 at 10:58
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  At last!!!! We CAN do it!
  
  I was beginning to believe it would never happen ever again. But against all odds, after what seems like an eternity, we - the british television industry - ... read more »
  
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- - Mickey Mouse
  - Dorset, England
  - 02 Jan 2009 at 22:39
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  Merlin
  
  Merlin is great , dont take it too seriously , it is really entertaining, and the characters are adorable ! It is harmelss enough for kids to watch and great ... read more »
  
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  - Norwich
  - 22 Dec 2008 at 11:03
- - 6
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  A fantasy well worth watching
  
  Particularly like the different storyboard for the various characters, which is totally different from the more well known fable stories. I think the changes ... read more »
  
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  - Stratford-upon-Avon
  - 29 Jan 2009 at 11:06
- - 5
  - 0
  Merlin is Magical
  
  Im a big fan of this series, the actors are feisty and attractive, I feel drawn into the stories. I watched the Sam O neil version and liked that too but not as... read more »
  
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  - Bolton
  - 10 Jan 2009 at 19:10
- - 4
  - 0
  beeb do something right!
  
  I am flabbergasted the BBC have actually made something i wanted to watch....and I liked it! good on the beeb! Some old school actors to help the newbies along... read more »
  
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  - Yeovil
  - 16 Jan 2009 at 19:24
- - 3
  - 0
  pants
  
  terrible and disk 3 was a bonus dsk so that was one less dvd I could get
  
  good for bored children only
  
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- 703412
- - busy
  - 16 reviews
  - st annes
  - 06 Feb 2009 at 18:47
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  - 0
  Good but only half of the first series
  
  If it helps disc 3 is a video diary plus documentary of the series only - no episiodes - I enjoyed these additions but my little boy was disappointed that he ... read more »
  
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  - Egham
  - 05 Feb 2009 at 16:14
- - 1
  - 0
  Absolutely Excellent
  
  Really enjoyed this series, was funny, action(y), and had some great graphics in too.
  
  Can't wait to see the next one.
  
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- - cheesekake
  - 760 reviews
  - uk
  - 05 Oct 2011 at 08:44

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- Merlin - Series 1 - Vol.1
  
  The mythical city of Camelot, in a time before history began, is a fantastical realm of legendary beasts and mysterious peoples. In this dangerous world, magic has been banned by the ruthless tyrant, Uther Pendragon. Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers arrives at the gates ...