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The Boy Merlin

8.019791 seasonTV SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama

The Boy Merlin is a Thames Television fantasy show from 1979, starring Ian Rowlands in the title role, about the magician Merlin. Set in Wales during the Dark Ages, the series tells the story of the young apprentice magician Merlin — the…

WriterStewart Farrar

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Red Dragon, White Dragon
Apr 23, 1979 10.0
E2
The Book of Magic
Apr 30, 1979 10.0
E3
The Round Table of Destiny
May 14, 1979 10.0
E4
The Tide of Vengeance
May 21, 1979 10.0
E5
A Gathering of Armies
Jun 4, 1979 10.0
E6
The Lady and the Sword
Jun 11, 1979 10.0

Cast

IRIan Rowlands
Ian Rowlands
Merlin
DHDonald Houston
Donald Houston
Dafydd
MJMargaret John
Margaret John
Blodwen
RTRachel Thomas
Rachel Thomas
Myfanwy

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The Boy Merlin — streaming FAQ

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The Boy Merlin isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Boy Merlin on Netflix?

No, The Boy Merlin is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is The Boy Merlin on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Boy Merlin isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

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The Boy Merlin isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in The Boy Merlin?

The Boy Merlin has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 1979.

Are all episodes of The Boy Merlin out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of The Boy Merlin are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Boy Merlin?

No — The Boy Merlin ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.