Matches in DBpedia 2015-10 for { ?s ?p "Merlin is a British fantasy-adventure television programme, created by Julian Jones, Jake Michie, Julian Murphy and Johnny Capps and starring Colin Morgan in the title role. It was broadcast on BBC One from 20 September 2008 to 24 December 2012, for a total of 65 episodes. The show is loosely based on the Arthurian legends of the young wizard Merlin and his relationship with King Arthur but differs from traditional versions. The show was influenced by the US drama series Smallville, about the early years of Superman, and was produced by independent production company Shine Limited.Merlin is a reimagining of the legend in which the future King Arthur and Merlin are young contemporaries. Arthur's father, Uther Pendragon, has banned magic in Camelot, its use punishable by death, forcing Merlin to keep his magical powers secret from everyone in Camelot other than his mentor Gaius. Arthur grows from a young, self-absorbed boy to the mighty king in the legends, and Merlin evolves into his colossal role in creating the powerful Camelot. The series was immensely popular and very well received by the public. It was responsible for bringing much of the young cast to international prominence and transformed their careers. In 2012, the show's producers announced that its fifth series would be its last, with a two-part finale on 24 December 2012.The show was green lit by the BBC in 2006, after unsuccessful attempts. The series premiered in 2008 to mixed reviews but good ratings, which improved as the series went on, and proved popular on the BBC's digital catch-up service, iPlayer. It was shown in the United States on NBC, though it later moved to the cable network Syfy."@en }
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- Merlin_(2008_TV_series) abstract "Merlin is a British fantasy-adventure television programme, created by Julian Jones, Jake Michie, Julian Murphy and Johnny Capps and starring Colin Morgan in the title role. It was broadcast on BBC One from 20 September 2008 to 24 December 2012, for a total of 65 episodes. The show is loosely based on the Arthurian legends of the young wizard Merlin and his relationship with King Arthur but differs from traditional versions. The show was influenced by the US drama series Smallville, about the early years of Superman, and was produced by independent production company Shine Limited.Merlin is a reimagining of the legend in which the future King Arthur and Merlin are young contemporaries. Arthur's father, Uther Pendragon, has banned magic in Camelot, its use punishable by death, forcing Merlin to keep his magical powers secret from everyone in Camelot other than his mentor Gaius. Arthur grows from a young, self-absorbed boy to the mighty king in the legends, and Merlin evolves into his colossal role in creating the powerful Camelot. The series was immensely popular and very well received by the public. It was responsible for bringing much of the young cast to international prominence and transformed their careers. In 2012, the show's producers announced that its fifth series would be its last, with a two-part finale on 24 December 2012.The show was green lit by the BBC in 2006, after unsuccessful attempts. The series premiered in 2008 to mixed reviews but good ratings, which improved as the series went on, and proved popular on the BBC's digital catch-up service, iPlayer. It was shown in the United States on NBC, though it later moved to the cable network Syfy.".