Merlin (2008) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The unlikely friendship between Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers, and Prince Arthur, heir to the crown of Camelot.
TV-PG • 2008 • 5 seasons
Fantasy drama based on the legend of King Arthur and Merlin .
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Is Merlin appropriate for kids?
Fantasy drama based on the legend of King Arthur and Merlin . Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in Merlin
No explicit sexual content. Mild flirting, crushes, suggestive jokes, or stylized costumes may appear.
Violence and gore in Merlin
Moderate fantasy, sci-fi, or martial-arts violence with battles, weapons, explosions, injuries, monsters, and sustained peril. Gore is not expected to be graphic.
Language in Merlin
Mild-to-moderate insults, threats, arguments, and intense action dialogue may occur. Strong profanity is not expected to be frequent.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Merlin
No prominent substance use; occasional background alcohol or older-teen references may appear depending on the episode.
Mature themes in Merlin
Moderate-to-strong themes of war, sacrifice, grief, identity, revenge, loyalty, justice, fear, and choosing between duty and friendship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merlin appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Merlin is best for ages 12+. It's rated TV-PG. Fantasy drama based on the legend of King Arthur and Merlin .
What age rating does Merlin have?
Merlin is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Merlin about?
Fantasy drama based on the legend of King Arthur and Merlin .
How many seasons does Merlin have?
Merlin has 5 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in Merlin?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Merlin.
How violent is Merlin?
Violence isn't a standout concern across Merlin per our reviewers.
Is the language in Merlin appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across Merlin.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Merlin?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Merlin.
What mature themes appear in Merlin?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Merlin.
Where can I read the full Merlin parent guide?
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