Best TV Shows Guide: Why Merlin Still Matters
A TMDB-backed guide to Merlin, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Merlin (1998) — an evergreen reference for this TV series: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. The most magical adventure of all time.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Sam Neill as Merlin; Paul Curran as Arthur; Isabella Rossellini as Nimue; Jeremy Sheffield as Lancelot; Lena Headey as Guinevere; Martin Short as Frik; Mark Jax as Uther; Helena Bonham Carter as Morgan le Fay
About Merlin
A retelling of the legend of King Arthur from the perspective of the wizard Merlin. Sam Neill stars in the title role in a story that covers not only the rise and fall of Camelot but also the phase in the legendary history of Britain that precedes it.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Merlin?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Merlin?
Sam Neill as Merlin; Paul Curran as Arthur; Isabella Rossellini as Nimue; Jeremy Sheffield as Lancelot; Lena Headey as Guinevere; Martin Short as Frik; Mark Jax as Uther; Helena Bonham Carter as Morgan le Fay
Is this Merlin guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



