Season 1 • Episode 13
LatestThe story of conquerors and prophets - The series takes place in Celtic Britain of the fifth century. The 13 year old Merlin grows up at the Court of his grandfather, King Ostar. His mother Alviga is the daughter of the King, his father is the son of the Devil, who appears as Rufus in human form.
Production
Gloriously dated practical effects and castle sets.
Acting
Ekkehardt Belle's earnest teen-Merlin energy.
Creator
Justus Pfaue
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This West German production arrived during a brief 1980s European boom in Arthurian television, competing with British and French interpretations.
Justus Pfaue adapted his own novel series, which continued far beyond where this single season ended—Merlin's full story spans decades in print.
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