Merlin, the wizard of past fable and lore has returned to NBC in High Definition. Debuting in 2008, this series was originally produced in the United Kingdom and broadcasted through the BBC.  The United Kingdom has commissioned Merlin for a second production run, seeing as it's family friendly. 

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The cast of Merlin is as follows:  Colin Morgan as Merlin, Bradley James as Prince Arthur, Richard Wilson as Gaius, Anthony Head as Uther Pendragon, Angel Coulby as Guinevere (Gwen), Katie McGrath as Morgana, John Hurt as the voice of the The Great Dragon, and Michelle Ryan as Nimueh. 

The story of the wizard Merlin has been passed through folklore since (c) 1136. Arthurian legend depicts Merlin as a myth itself, but not entirely so.   Myrddin Wyllt (Merlinus Caledonensis) was a North British madman with no connection to King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, but he did actually exist.  After a battle in 573 AD, Merlinus Caledonensis was said to have gone mad, fleeing to the forest to live with the animals.  It was there the real documented accounts say he attained a gift of prophecy.  That's the rarely told story of the real Merlin, in case you always wondered.

The strong point of this show is definitely the cinematic scenes.  You will be reminded of previous works of cinematic art like Star Wars because this program uses some of the same developmental technologies.  Like a triple word score in Scrabble, there are three positive aspects to pay homage to.  The shows plot, stunning screen play, and soothingly medieval soundscape.  Merlin is sure to enchant your imagination and genuinely intrigue your deepest magical fantasies.  As a perfect example, the fabled Griffin, a giant bird said to have the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle plays a key role in one of the episodes. 

Shows like this wonderfully indulge our fantasies in a time when life was simpler, clearer, and more realistically demanding.  Sword fighting nobles, traditionally dressed men and women, breathtaking special effects, mythical creatures, and everything else you would expect to see in a medieval fantasy program.  This show is great for the whole family and contains no graphic or offenses scenes that could possibly be detrimental to the moral structure of family values.  You can be sure the creative geniuses behind Merlin, coupled with the guiding hand of highly respected TV network, are perfect for family leisure time around the TV.