Merlin
The most magical adventure of all time.
Created by Steve Barron
On NBC
A sweeping Arthurian fantasy miniseries that balances magical wonder with dynastic conflict, grounded in the mentorship between wizard and young king.
The legendary wizard Merlin sets out to raise young Arthur as true and noble, hoping to bring peace and harmony to the land, but reckons without scheming Queen Mab's interference and her influence on Morgan Le Fey.
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Does Merlin leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Merlin scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 59% of series.
Is Merlin violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Merlin sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Merlin easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Merlin, and what each one shares →
Like Merlin
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Merlin
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Merlin, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Merlin, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Merlin, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
