Merlin is a British fantasy-adventure television programme by Julian Jones, Jake Michie, Julian
Murphy and Johnny Capps. It was broadcast on BBC One from 20 September 2008 to 24 December
2012. The show is loosely based on the Arthurian legends of the young wizard Merlin and his
relationship with Arthur Pendragon but differs from traditional versions in many ways. The show
was influenced by the US drama series Smallville, about the early years of Superman,[3] and was
produced by independent production company Shine Limited.