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Merlin S1E1 — Part 1

7.2

Merlin•Season 1•Episode 1

Part 1

7.2/10 · 280 votesApr 26, 199891 min

Ranked #1 of 2 in Season 1•matches the season avg

Merlin tells story of his past, his life of wizard and circumstances which led to birth of king Arthur.

Directed bySteve Barron

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Cast18

Sam Neill

Sam Neill

Merlin

Paul Curran

Paul Curran

Arthur

Isabella Rossellini

Isabella Rossellini

Nimue

Jeremy Sheffield

Jeremy Sheffield

Lancelot

Lena Headey

Lena Headey

Guinevere

Martin Short

Martin Short

Frik

Mark Jax

Mark Jax

Uther

Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter

Morgan le Fay

Rutger Hauer

Rutger Hauer

King Vortingern

Miranda Richardson

Miranda Richardson

Lady of the Lake / Mab

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

King Constant

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

Rock of Ages

Crew1

Steve Barron

Steve Barron

Director

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Episode Summary

"Part 1" is episode 1 of Merlin season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 280 votes, ranking #1 of 2 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Steve Barron, it aired on April 26, 1998.

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