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The Big Picture The King Arthur story has been adapted many times over and in every way imaginable. However, some are better than others. An often ignored example is BBC's Merlin, which came out in 2008. Though it adapts the legendary story, Merlin takes a unique approach, focusing on the wizard instead of the king.
Merlin TV-PGActionAdventureDramaFamilyFantasyRomance Release Date September 20, 2008 Creator Julian Jones, Jake Michie, Johnny Capps, Julian Murphy Cast Richard Wilson , John Hurt Main Genre Action Seasons 5 Studio SyFy What's So Different About 'Merlin'? The King Arthur mythos is familiar to most, whether from the many literary versions or the many adaptions that range from Disney's Sword in the Stone to Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
'Merlin's Characters Are Its Greatest Strength Close Merlin makes it a point to begin the story before the characters become who they are in the legends, allowing the characters to undergo formative journeys as the story goes on. Though most have an idea of who they will be, it provides the chance for surprises. When Gwen is introduced as a servant and daughter of a blacksmith, everyone knows she will become queen, but how remains a mystery.
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