Merlin Season 1 DVD Boxset

Merlin Information

Name: Merlin Genre: Drama | Sci-Fi No. of Season: Season 1 Discs: 5 Created by: Johnny Capps, Julian Jones, Jake Michie Starring: John Hurt, Colin Morgan, Bradley James, Anthony Head, Richard Wilson, Katie McGrath, Angel Coulby Release Date: 2008 Format: Support both NTSC & PAL Weight: 0.5kg Condition New Box Set Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English   Subtitles - removable

Merlin Plot

Merlin has magical powers and arrives at the city of Camelot, after his mother arranges for him to become an apprentice of Gaius. He discovers that the king, Uther Pendragon, has outlawed magic and has imprisoned the last dragon deep under the city. The dragon informs him that Merlin has an important destiny to protect Uther's son, Arthur, who will bring forth a great Kingdom. When he meets Arthur for the first time he discovers that he is arrogant and a bully, but after he saves Arthur's life, he is rewarded with a job in the Royal Household as Arthur's manservant and they develop a friendship. Arthur is unaware of Merlin's magical ability, as Merlin has to keep it a secret. Morgana is Uther's ward with the power of prophetic forsight, which frightens her and which she keeps secret. Gwen is her main servant, but also a close friend. Other characters from Arthurian legend have appeared. Lancelot longed to become a knight, but unable to do so because of his birth as a commoner. Mordred has appeared as a Druid boy who formed a bond with Morgana (in some legends Mordred's mother) and it has been predicted by the dragon that Mordred will be the cause of death of Arthur (in the legend this occurred at the Battle of Camlann). Mordred and the Great Dragon referred to Merlin by his Druidic name, Emrys (the Welsh form of Ambrosius); Ambrosius Aurelianus was a historical figure whom Geoffrey of Monmouth partially merged with Merlin. Geoffrey of Monmouth himself has appeared as the court genealogist. Excalibur is an ordinary sword that becomes enchanted by the Great Dragon.

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Plot summary

Merlin is an exciting fantasy series set in the mythic city of Camelot, but inspired by 21st Century storytelling. Before Merlin and Arthur became legends, they were ambitious young men looking for adventure, hoping to live up to their families' expectations, discovering love and finding their own true destiny, making mistakes along the way. The drama brings together a cast of acclaimed British actors: Richard Wilson as Gaius; Anthony Head as King Uther; Pendragon. Colin Morgan is the young wizard Merlin, Bradley James is the arrogant but brave Prince Arthur, rising star Angel Coulby is Guinevere and newcomer Katie McGrath is Morgana. John Hurt is the Voice of the Great Dragon. Enigmatic and powerful, he alone knows Merlin's true destiny.