Merlin: Secrets & Magic May 2026

: Guided by the imprisoned Great Dragon, Merlin learns he is "Emrys," destined to protect Arthur so the prince can one day unite Albion.

: Actors like Colin Morgan and Bradley James share how they navigated the evolving brotherhood between a "prat" prince and a clumsy servant. Merlin: Secrets & Magic

: Merlin must hide his powers from King Uther Pendragon, who famously outlawed magic during the "Great Purge". : Guided by the imprisoned Great Dragon, Merlin

Broadcast alongside the second series of Merlin , this documentary series explores how the production team transformed modern Wales and France into a mythical medieval realm. Broadcast alongside the second series of Merlin ,

: It reveals the "magic" of visual effects, including the creation of the Great Dragon, which won a BAFTA for Best Visual Effects in 2011.

While the documentary focuses on production, the story it documents follows Merlin as he navigates a dangerous double life .

: To use his magic openly, Merlin often uses an aging spell to become "Dragoon the Great," a cantankerous old man who becomes a wanted criminal in Camelot. Series Details