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They may wish to expand their horizons, and give something else a try for a change.

3’Merlin' (20082012)

Created by Johnny Capps, Julian Jones, Et al.

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But Merlin surely wasn’t always that ancient, now, was he?

The story follows a continent in chaos, with four nations constantly at each other’s throats.

Though the setting is vastly different from Tolkien, there are a lot of the same themes.

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But that doesn’t mean it deserved its fate, because the show is actually very good.

Despite near-perfect critical reviews, stunning production value and breathtaking visuals, it was cancelled following its first season.

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