Merlin TV series poster

Merlin

2008 · 5 Seasons · Ended

TV-PG Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

The unlikely friendship between Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers, and Prince Arthur, heir to the crown of Camelot.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.8 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Merlin

Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel, The CW, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Pluto TV.

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Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video.

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Trailer

Merlin - The Cinema Trailer - BBC One

Top cast and crew

Jake Michie Creator
JC Johnny Capps Creator
JM Julian Murphy Creator
Colin Morgan Merlin
Angel Coulby Gwen
Bradley James Arthur Pendragon
Katie McGrath Morgana
Richard Wilson Gaius
John Hurt Kilgharrah (voice)
Tom Hopper Percival
Rupert Young Leon
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Frequently asked questions about Merlin

Where can I watch Merlin in the United States?

Merlin is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel, The CW, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Pluto TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Is Merlin on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes. Merlin is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Britbox Apple TV channel, The CW, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Pluto TV.

Can I watch Merlin for free?

Merlin streams free with ads in the United States on The CW, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Pluto TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Merlin?

Merlin scores 7.8 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Merlin?

Merlin stars Colin Morgan, Angel Coulby, Bradley James, Katie McGrath, and Richard Wilson. Jake Michie is the creator and Johnny Capps is the creator and Julian Murphy is the creator.

How many seasons of Merlin are there?

Merlin has 5 seasons and 65 episodes, and is ended.

How long does it take to watch all of Merlin?

All 65 episodes of Merlin add up to about 46 hours 35 minutes at roughly 43 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 23 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 12 days.

What network is Merlin on?

Merlin airs on BBC One, and is produced by Shine TV.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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