Merlin (2008)
A young wizard and a future king forge an unlikely bond, shaping destiny with magic and courage.
The unlikely friendship between Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers, and Prince Arthur, heir to the crown of Camelot.
How intense is Merlin?
Merlin is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. Rated TV-PG.
What Merlin feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalheartwarmingepic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream Merlin
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 10, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Merlin for you?
Is Merlin scary?
Only a little. Merlin has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Merlin gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Merlin sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Merlin OK for kids?
It is rated TV-PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Merlin?
Episodes run about 43m.
Where can I stream Merlin?
Merlin is streaming on Prime Video, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV and Tubi.
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