6.3
Is The Boy Merlin worth watching?
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GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.3).
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The Boy Merlin is a Thames Television fantasy show from 1979, starring Ian Rowlands in the title role, about the magician Merlin.
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- Family movie night
- Kids
- Teens
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Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for laughs, brutality or adrenaline.
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- Directors
- Vic Hughes, Joe Boyer, Darrol Blake
- Written by
- Stewart Farrar
- Music by
- Paul Lewis
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Facts
April 23, 1979 · June 11, 1979 · Ended
- First aired
- April 23, 1979
- Last aired
- June 11, 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 6 episodes
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
- Original language
- English
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is The Boy Merlin worth watching?"
Questions about The Boy Merlin
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Is The Boy Merlin okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch The Boy Merlin?
3 h
About 3 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1979 to 1979.
Can I half-watch The Boy Merlin?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.