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Merlin Vol.2 [DVD] [2008]

DVD ~ Colin Morgan
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Colin Morgan, Anthony Head, Richard Wilson, Bradley James, John Hurt
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 3
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: 2entertain
  • DVD Release Date: 9 Feb 2009
  • Run Time: 260 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001M0MDKM
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,363 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

By the time you reach the second half of Merlin’s maiden season, which is collected together on this DVD set, then some things are already clear. Firstly, this isn’t a particularly faithful take on the legend, and nor is it worried about taking a few liberties. Secondly, it’s very much targeted at a fast Saturday night crowd, which means a few uncomfortable plot shortcuts, and the shoehorning in of some middling special effects. And thirdly, warts and all, there’s a good deal of entertainment here, particularly if you’re willing to close your eyes to the assorted faults.

This collection brings together episodes seven to thirteen of Merlin, and inevitably, it’s when the narrative strands start to tie together. Arthur’s falling for a strange and mysterious girl is how things start this time round, but as the series progresses, there’s the small matter of a curse on Camelot, Arthur’s very life hanging by a proverbial thread and a strange Black Knight appearing. That’s just a flavour of what’s in store.

The episodes themselves are zippy, slickly made and generally well acted, and for entertainment in its given timeslot, Merlin acquits itself perfectly well. Audiences agree, too: the show’s ratings were such that series two is already on the way. Catching up on series one, meanwhile, proves to be far from a chore. --Jon Foster



DVD Description

Contains the following episodes:

Episode 7 - When Arthur becomes besotted with a mysterious girl he could lose more than just his heart.

Episode 8 - A young druid boy, on the run in Camelot, is condemned to death by Uther, but Merlin, Arthur and Morgana feel compelled to help him.

Episode 9 - A mysterious Black Knight crashes his horse in through a window to challenge the knights of Camelot to single combat.

Episode 10 - Merlin’s village is under attack from a ruthless group of bandits but can Merlin, Arthur, Morgana and Gwen save them?

Episode 11 - When Arthur kills a unicorn – a prize beast – his knights celebrate, but the prince has inadvertently brought a curse upon Camelot.

Episode 12 - When Gwen’s father is arrested by Uther for helping a sorcerer, Morgana reveals a surprising side of her character.

Episode 13 - As Arthur’s life hangs in the balance, Merlin is the only one who can save him – but at what price?
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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Merlin, 1 Feb 2009
By Wiggy1 (South Wales, UK) - See all my reviews
bought this for my boy who loved this when shown on tv. In fact we all love it a real good family watch
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Merlin in the U.S., 2 Aug 2009
By H. Park "H. Park" (USA - West Coast) - See all my reviews
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I started watching this a month or so ago (as it premiered in the U.S.) because summer television here in the U.S. is pure dreck. Well, I'll take that back. U. S. television - at whatever time of year - is pure dreck, generally.

I'm actually not completely sure how I managed to find "Merlin", as what happened was that I turned on my DVR one evening to see what I might have recorded - and "Merlin" was there - much to my surprise, as I honestly do not remember setting my machine to record it.

Perhaps a small instance of Merlin's magic?

For the first few weeks two episodes were shown back-to-back each Sunday evening. I admit that I wasn't too impressed until episode 4, when "The Poisoned Chalice" completely drew me in. By the close of this episode I was well and firmly hooked.

I wanted more.

I came to the Amazon U.K. website to order the 2-set DVD's for the first full season and found that they were in Region 2 PAL format (players in the U.S. generally cannot play PAL disks).

No problem for me, though, as I had purchased a multi-region DVD player back when the Toby Stephens "Jane Eyre" was playing here in the U.S. and I wanted to get the R2 "Eyre" DVD because the R2 had "extras", the U.S. R1 did not.

The region 2 "Jane Eyre" played perfectly for me on my (then) new multi-region DVD player. In case you are interested, a multi-region DVD player can be had starting at about $40.00 U.S. I purchased mine through Amazon U.S.

The ordering process for the "Merlin" DVD's from Amazon UK was quick and easy, the promised delivery date was three weeks from order date, I was pleased to find that the DVD's actually arrived at my home in the U.S. only 5 days post order. Even though I had not requested any special nor accelerated shipping.

The "Merlin" DVD's are a total delight; the video is in the semi-letterbox that I very much prefer, the sound and video quality is beautiful and crisp. There is one full DVD in each set devoted to behind-the-scenes information and "video diaries" (I ordered the two sets, Set 1 is episodes 1-6; Set 2 is episodes 7-13).

I was especially looking forward to the voice-over narration (a special interest of mine, and something that I always enjoy), my only disappointment - and it is a small one - with the DVD's is that there is no voice-over narration for my favorite two episodes, "The Poisoned Chalice" and "Le Morte D'Arthur".

My only other comment - and hope - is that in the second season the writers get a bit away from the "monster of the week" story lines. There are some wonderful stories here, just aching to be told - let's hope that "Merlin" is allowed to tell them.

It would also be nice if the "video diaries" were pared down a bit on the next sets of DVD's in favor of more behind-the-scenes information. I loved the bit where Colin Morgan talks about his enthusiasm in performing his very first ever "stunt". Fascinating stuff.

All in all, I am extremely well pleased with my purchase; especially so since I firmly believe that this series is destined to become a classic.

A side note: I have never before purchased a television show on DVD. This is a first for me. And I am glad that I did. A real quality show, which I am glad to have added to my miniscule DVD library.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Merlin vol.2, 28 Feb 2009
By Ms. Ap Browning "chaobaby7" (Wales UK) - See all my reviews
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This has been one of the best family fantasy television series to come out in a long time, although very different from the traditional Arthurian legends it is fun and novel and brings the stories to life by taking a whole new twist on things and having Merlin and Arthur both as youths, having always pictured Arthur as the good and brave warrior king here he starts off as a stunningly handsome but arrogant young boy who is a bit of a bully I love how he blossoms into the Arthur we know , heroic and just, I also love the friendship of Arthur and Merlin and the deep down love they have for each other. This series is wonderful for anyone of any age, if you like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and very beautiful young people I recommend this.
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