Merlin Works His Magic on Syfy
February 8, 2010 by Cynthia
Beginning in April 2010, Syfy will begin airing the UK fantasy series Merlin starring Colin Morgan, Bradley James and Anthony Stewart Head.
The first season of the series aired on NBC in June of 2009 but low ratings bumped it from the air. The second season has never been aired here in the US but will be included in the run on Syfy.
BBC has commissioned a third season which will air in September 2010 in the UK.
If you missed it this past summer, you weren’t alone. Here’s the synopsis for the series:
An imaginative new twist on a timeless legend, Merlin is …read more
Tonight: Michelle Ryan Guests on Merlin
Bionic Woman’s Michelle Ryan begins an arc on the new NBC series Merlin. It’s another double feature and here’s how it all plays out:
“THE MARK OF NIMUEH”
A beautiful witch, Nimueh (Michelle Ryan) casts a spell with a monster that poisons Camelot’s drinking water, spreading a terrible sickness throughout the city. When Gwen’s (Angel Coulby) father falls ill, Merlin (Colin Morgan) disobeys Gaius’ (Richard Wilson) orders and desperately tries to help. As the monster poisoning the water grows larger each day, Merlin is caught between saving his friends or himself.
Then, at 9:00, it’s The Poisoned Chalice
Posing as a servant girl, the …read more
Young Merlin Brings His Magic to NBC
June 19, 2009 by Cynthia
As Smallville is to the Superman legend, Merlin is to the majestic tale of King Arthur — it’s the story of a boy just learning to use his powers and those that would oppose him. It’s mystical. It’s magical. It’s a UK series that has found its way on the American TV. But is it worth watching. . . .?
If you’re interested in reviews from TV critics, then Merlin is fair to middling. Fan girls, however, have found enjoyment in the Arthur / Merlin bromance but purists may find the story strays too far from the classic.
Having said all that, …read more
Merlin to Meteor: It’s a Sci Fi Summer on NBC
March 13, 2009 by Cynthia
It’s going to be a scifi summer on NBC with some new shows featuring familiar faces.
Sunday, June 21, Merlin comes to NBC from the BBC. This 13-part drama stars Buffy’s Anthony Stewart Head as King Uther, Colin Morgan as Merlin and Bradley James a Prince Arthur. This is an updated version of the Arthurian legend set in Merlin’s early days. Here he is played as a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers who arrives in the kingdom and quickly makes enemies, including the heir to Uther’s crown, the headstrong Prince Arthur. But guided by Uther’s wise physician, Gaius, Merlin …read more