Series 1



Series 1 of Merlin is the current series of the show which will run between 20 September 2008 and 13 December 2008. The series introduced the protagonist Merlin as well as his master and friend Arthur Pendragon. The main villian of the series is Nimueh, a powerful sorceress exiled by Uther when Arthur was born. The arch focuses around Merlin's destiny and Arthur's, and those who wish to prevent it. The series chiefly involves Merlin coming to turns with his powers and using them to protect Arthur as well as other characters. It will consist of 13 episodes with a running time of 40 minutes.

Episodes

 * The Dragon's Call
 * Valiant (Episode)|Valiant
 * The Mark of Nimueh
 * The Poisoned Chalice
 * Lancelot (Episode)|Lancelot
 * A Remedy to Cure All Ills
 * The Gates of Avalon
 * The Beginning of the End
 * TBA
 * TBA
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Main cast

 * Colin Morgan as Merlin
 * Bradley James as Prince Arthur
 * Richard Wilson as Gaius
 * Anthony Head as Uther Pendragon
 * Angel Coulby as Gwen
 * Katie McGrath as Morgana
 * John Hurt as The Great Dragon

Recurring cast
Caroline Faber who plays Merlin's mother, Hunith, will appear in two episodes. Michelle Ryan who plays Nimueh will feature in five episodes (The Mark of Nimueh, The Poisoned Chalice, and episodes 9, 12 and 13) who was originally supposed to only appear in three episode but was asked to do more because the producers were so impressed with her performance.

Enemies

 * Mary Collins
 * Knight Valiant
 * Nimueh
 * Afanc
 * Cockatrice
 * Griffin
 * Edwin Muirden
 * Aulfric of Tír-Mòr
 * Sophia of Tír-Mòr
 * Mordred
 * Kanan