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This drama is adapted from the story of King Arthur and the magician Merlin, produced jointly by BBC Wales and Shine Entertainment. Merlin (played by Colin Morgan) leaves his hometown to seek out Gaius, the court physician, to learn his craft, as instructed by his mother. In the court, the use of magic is strictly forbidden by the king. Merlin's secret ability to use magic is eventually discovered by Gaius, who not only refrains from punishing him but also adopts him as his foster son. Gaius advises Merlin to use his talents for good. Merlin also encounters an ancient dragon deep within the castle, who reveals to him that he is destined for a great mission: to protect Prince Arthur and help him become the future king. To be able to protect Arthur, Merlin becomes his personal servant. However, things do not go as smoothly as Merlin had imagined. The evil witch Nimueh discovers Merlin's great mission and plots to frame him...