7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Merlin (1998)
Merlin (1998)
Overview
A retelling of the legend of King Arthur from the perspective of the wizard Merlin. Sam Neill stars in the title role in a story that covers not only the rise and fall of Camelot but also the phase in the legendary history of Britain that precedes it.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.4
Overview
A retelling of the legend of King Arthur from the perspective of the wizard Merlin. Sam Neill stars in the title role in a story that covers not only the rise and fall of Camelot but also the phase in the legendary history of Britain that precedes it.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily focuses on universal themes of power, destiny, and the establishment of a just society within a mythological framework, rather than explicitly promoting a specific modern political ideology.
The 1998 miniseries 'Merlin' features a predominantly traditional cast, consistent with its source material based on European Arthurian legends. The narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on DEI themes, instead focusing on the fantasy story of Merlin and the rise of Camelot.
Secondary
The film depicts Christianity as the dominant, rising power that actively suppresses the 'Old Ways' of magic. The Christian Church and some adherents are portrayed as rigid, intolerant, and destructive towards the magical world, with the narrative framing its triumph as a loss for Merlin's ancient traditions.
The 1998 miniseries 'Merlin' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story primarily centers on the titular wizard's life, his magical journey, and the heterosexual relationships and power dynamics within the traditional Arthurian legend, resulting in no depiction of queer identity.
The film "Merlin, 1998" is a fantasy miniseries based on the legend of Merlin and King Arthur. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative, focusing instead on traditional medieval fantasy elements like magic, knights, and mythical figures.
The film features powerful female characters such as Queen Mab and Morgan Le Fay, who primarily utilize magic to achieve their objectives and defeat opponents. There are no instances where a female character is depicted winning against one or more male opponents in direct physical combat using skill, strength, or melee weapons.
The 1998 miniseries 'Merlin' features characters whose portrayals align with their traditionally established genders from Arthurian legends and mythology. No major or legacy character is depicted with a different gender than their canonical or historical representation.
Based on a review of the main characters in the 1998 miniseries "Merlin" and their traditional depictions in Arthurian legend, no instances of a character canonically, historically, or widely established as one race being portrayed as a different race were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
6.9
Critic Ratings
8.2
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