When Merlin - a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers - arrives in the kingdom, he quickly makes enemies including the heir to Uther's crown, the headstrong Prince Arthur. But guided by Uther's wise physician Gaius, Merlin is soon using his talents not just to survive but also to unlock Camelot's mystical secrets. As he does so, he discovers that his destiny and that of the kingdom's young leader in waiting, Arthur, are inextricably linked.
"Merlin" is a new drama series that updates the story of the infamous sorcerer of Arthurian legend for a new audience. The mythical city of Camelot, in a time before history began; a fantastical realm of legendary beasts and mysterious people; a dangerous world in which magic has been banned by the ruthless tyrant, Uther Pendragon.
Colin Morgan and Bradley James star as "Merlin" and "Arthur" in the 2008 BBC program
Merlin, which aired in the USA on NBC. Anthony Head (
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, VR.5) also stars as Uther Pendragon, and John Hurt (
Alien, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows), Michelle Ryan (
Bionic Woman, Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead) and Katie McGrath as "Morgana" are additionally found among the cast.
The BBC and distributor Warner Home Video have announced that
Merlin - The Complete 1st Season is coming to DVD in North America on
April 20th. You'll get a 5-disc set running 568 minutes long, plus a couple of hours worth of extras such as Video Diaries, a Featurette and more. Check out the
online trailer to get a preview of the show. The list price is $49.98 SRP, but you can pre-order from Amazon, using the button link just below, at a nice discount. Just underneath that is a small, early look at the package art (could be subject to change).
CORRECTION (1/29): BBC Video's information previously posted above (now removed at their request) about the program changing networks was premature; no such move is in place yet. Please keep an eye out for more confident word on matters along those lines at our big sister site, TVGuide.com
