TV series

Merlin

2012 · 1 season

A gentle, playful fantasy romp that ambles along with a light comic touch and a cozy fairy-tale charm.

Overview: At 50, Merlin—the greatest magician in the kingdom— would like nothing more than to retire to the woods and live in peace. But with the arrival of the fairy Viviane and young Lancelot, Merlin's plans are derailed.
How it feels: Whimsical, light, warm and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Aging, friendship, identity, fate
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: aging
friendship
identity
fate
Places: fantasy world
countryside
Era: timeless
Audience: family
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild