Merlin: The Series

NBC continues their tradition of airing adaptations of classic stories. Last Fall, it was Robinson Crusoe. This summer, it's Merlin, premering Sunday, June 21, 7:00-9:00 PM ET/PT. The series will air on CTV in Canada.

Set in the mytical kingdom of Camelot before history began, legendary beasts and mysterious people lived in a dangerous land where magic has been banned. Camelot is ruled by the tyrant Uther Pendragon.

Merlin is a young man gifted with magical powers. When he comes to Camelot, he quickly makes enemies, including Prince Arthur, the heir to Uther's crown. But Uther's physician, Gaius, befriends Merlin, who quickly learns not only how to defend himself with his powes, but also how to unlock the secrets of Camelot. Surprisingly, one of those secrets is that he and Prince Arthur must share destiny.

The series stars Colin Morgan as Merlin, Bradley James as Prince Arthur, Anthony Head as King Uther, Richard Wilson as Gaius, Katie McGrath as Morgana and Angel Coulby as Gwen, “Merlin” is an imaginative and enthralling new twist on a legend that is as old as time.

"Merlin" is produced by the award-winning team behind Hex and Sugar Rush, Julian Murphy, Johnny Capps, Jake Michie and Julian Jones and directed by James Hawes.

More about the series can be found at NBC's website.