New NBC Show - Merlin, starts June 21

[Myr]

There is a new show on NBC featuring a young Merlin and young Arthur.

http://www.nbc.com/merlin/photos/gallery#item=72906

 

It is a 13-part series.

 

I'm going to be checking it out.

 

Anyone else?

[Trebs]

LOOKS great - now, this version, Arthur and Merlin hook up, right? That solves the problems of Gwen, Lancelot, and Morgana...

[Myr]

I'm sure there will be fanfictions to that effect. I need to get a hold of Allen.

 

After all, this is the first time that Merlin and Arthur are the same age...

[Trebs]

Not to mention smoking hot.

[Mark Arbour]

I'm sure there will be fanfictions to that effect. I need to get a hold of Allen.

 

After all, this is the first time that Merlin and Arthur are the same age...

 

 

Wow Myr!

 

That's like three posts from you in one day...one's even a new topic. You feeling frisky or something?

[Former Member]

I've heard good things about this from those who watched it in the UK.

[Graeme]

Unless this is series two, it's been showing in Australia since the start of May. I missed the first episode, unfortunately, but I've seen the rest (so far) and I'm really enjoying it.

 

It's not completely true to the legend, but it's intriguing. I can certainly recommend it (The boys have been told that they have to be quiet while Daddy's favourite show is on -- 6:30pm on Sunday nights, here).

[lin]

This looks great,Myr. I attend a Renaissance Festival every year in my area, and this brings up good memories. Can't wait. Lin

[Myr]

Anything Merlin-related tends to be near and dear to my heart any way

 

And to Mark.

 

Myr

[DragonFire]

This is a really cool series actually, it aired here last year. Second series should be out October or something.

 

Here's the official BBC webpage for it: http://www.bbc.co.uk/merlin/

[Libby Drew]

I love this show. I've been on pins and needles for series 2, which is supposed to start this fall on the BBC.

 

Don't watch it for the historical accuracy, you'll tear your hair out. But it's great entertainment.

 

 

I'm sure there will be fanfictions to that effect. I need to get a hold of Allen.

 

After all, this is the first time that Merlin and Arthur are the same age...

 

It's a very large and prolific fandom. *whistles*

[Former Member]

could be interesting i'll give it a shot.

[Krista]

This show looks interesting.. hmm I'm bad at keeping up with Television shows though, sigh..

[Tipdin]

Thanks for the 'Heads up!" I'll have my popcorn popped and be in my footie PJs...

[hh5]

There was a merlin series in the UK

is this the same one?

[DragonFire]

There was a merlin series in the UK

is this the same one?

Yeah, have posted the link for it 4 or 5 posts up!

[JJFlame]

 

 

 

 

Well HELLO, Merlin!

[dkstories]

ok trebs, I'll set the dvr....

[hh5]

Yeah, have posted the link for it 4 or 5 posts up!

 

So NBC is just filling the summer time by paying the BBC for it.

 

If the audience in the USA starts to really love it

how is NBC going to get the actors back who moved on?

Start to get look a likes??

Use ILM magic and graphically put the face on a different actor

Now we're at the age of instant actors

just get the similar voice

[hh5]

ahh is this different than the merlin snl type commerical on sci-fi channel?

 

It started off as a bit Harry Potter ish as the wizard visited the wizard in trainings room

then went Merlin after that.

[Graeme]

ahh is this different than the merlin snl type commerical on sci-fi channel?

 

It started off as a bit Harry Potter ish as the wizard visited the wizard in trainings room

then went Merlin after that.

I don't know the show you're referring to, but I think I can say it's different. Merlin is not 'out' as a wizard, because Uther Pendragron (Arthur's father) has banned all sorcery from Camelot. Using sorcery or witchcraft is grounds for execution.

 

Most Arthurian legends start after Uther's death (where the sword in the stone is to determine the next king). This series is set in the period while Uther is still alive and still king. Arthur is his only son (at least the only one I've seen referenced in the show so far) and Morgana is his ward.

[thatboyChase]

I vote for a better looking cast? Motion passed on all fronts. Fugly.

[Graeme]

I think Merlin's got a really nice smile, but I think Arthur is better looking over all

[DragonFire]

I think Merlin's got a really nice smile, but I think Arthur is better looking over all

I think they're both kinda cute. But yeah, the blond does it for me!

[Kurt]

This might be cheating... but you can watch the first season online here.