Merlin

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Season 1
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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Critic Reviews

  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Adam Markovitz
    83
    Cheesy? Sure. But there's enough sword-clanging Action--not to mention homoerotic tension--to keep viewers happily entertained for a spell.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Randee Dawn
    80
    For those new to the legend, this is a fresh, and delightfully color-blind, approach to the tale.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Alessandra Stanley
    70
    A lighthearted, quite charming medieval adventure series made by the BBC, is tailored to the age of Obama.
  5. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Kris King
    63
    Even with its quirky charm, though, the show's formula begins to wear thin.

Awards & Rankings

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#74 Best TV Season of 2009
20
#20 Most Discussed TV Season of 2009
17
#17 Most Shared TV Season of 2009

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 144 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 122 out of 144
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 144
  3. Negative: 11 out of 144
  1. LillyanneS1
    Jan 16, 2011
    10
    already got the first season on DVD. Really Enjoyed It & doing well in UK where it has been renewed for a forth season to be done in eitheralready got the first season on DVD. Really Enjoyed It & doing well in UK where it has been renewed for a forth season to be done in either 2011 or 2012… Full Review »
  2. browniejes001
    Sep 19, 2010
    10
    I love this show!! Ten times better than most of the garbage on tv now days. I am officially addicted to watching :) Can't wait for season 3!I love this show!! Ten times better than most of the garbage on tv now days. I am officially addicted to watching :) Can't wait for season 3! Can't wait for someone else besides Gaius to find out about Merlins magic :)… Full Review »
  3. LinnichG
    Dec 26, 2012
    4
    In term of storyline
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