181 minSeason 1 • Episode 2
LatestAt 50, Merlin—the greatest magician in the kingdom— would like nothing more than to retire to the woods and live in peace. But with the arrival of the fairy Viviane and young Lancelot, Merlin's plans are derailed.
Acting
Gérard Jugnot's exhausted dad energy as ancient wizard.
Costume
Fantasy budget that went HARD on velvet and fog machines.
Gérard Jugnot
Merlin
Joséphine de Meaux
Viviane
Marilou Berry
Morgane
Arthur Molinier
Arthur
Michel Vuillermoz
Vortigern
Jean-Baptiste Maunier
Lancelot
Fred Epaud
Katan
Alexandra Cismondi
Lancelote
Cristiana Capotondi
Guenièvre
Olivier Broche
Razmok 1
Benjamin Guillard
Razmok 2
Lou Chauvain
Camelia
Wladimir Yordanoff
Roi Pendragon
Marie Vincent
Jeanne
Fanie Zanini
Clotilde
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This 2012 French miniseries is part of a wave of European prestige fantasy adapting national myths with aging, flawed heroes—think 'Kaamelott' but sincere.
Gérard Jugnot was primarily known for French comedies; this dramatic turn as weary Merlin was deliberately against-type casting.
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