
With a slight build and common attire, the figure walking into the city wouldn’t register among the other people going about their business inside the castle walls.
The figure turns out to be Merlin. We’ve followed him into Camelot in the first episode of the BBC series that bears his name.
Seeped in Arthurian lore, the twist lies in telling the story from Merlin's perspective (as the name of the show might suggest).
The show wastes no time revealing Merlin’s unique capabilities. For those of you playing for the home team, Merlin has magic — great magic unlike any seen before.
We also meet Arthur in the first episode. Blond, broad-shouldered, and clad in chain mail, we find him knocking a servant about while practicing his fighting skills.
But the show doesn't focus on his abilities in the first episode; it features his need.
In addition to needing a major attitude adjustment, he also needs protection. When Merlin arrives, he walks through the gates and int…
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