In the world of wizards and whatnot, there is no name more legendary in the Western canon than Merlin. Originally « Myrddin, » he was first featured in Welsh poetry dating back to the fifth century. The character was a romantic figure, a bard driven…
In the world of wizards and whatnot, there is no name more legendary in the Western canon than Merlin. Originally « Myrddin, » he was first featured in Welsh poetry dating back to the fifth century. The character was a romantic figure, a bard driven mad by witnessing war, who became a « wild man of the woods. » His legend inspired variations on the character over centuries, before finally being incorporated into Arthurian chivalric romance. Netflix’s new fantasy series Cursed, being a twist on the King Arthur legend, couldn’t leave him out — but with a twist. But who plays Merlin in Cursed? After seeing the newest iteration of the character, you’re definitely going to want to know more.
Warning: Spoilers for Cursed Season 1 follow. Though there are nearly two millennia of Merlin takes, there are a few characteristics that remain constant: Merlin is long-lived and possesses the wisdom of ages. He’s also usually a trusted advisor of rulers, called in by Kings to use his abilities to help the kingdom or his sorcerer’s sight for advice.
