How many seasons and episodes does Merlin have?

Merlin has 5 seasons and 65 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on September 20, 2008 to December 24, 2012.

Is Merlin renewed, ended, or canceled?

Merlin has concluded its run and is officially ended.

How long does it take to binge watch Merlin?

It takes 46h 47m (2807 minutes) to watch the complete run of Merlin. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 24 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 46.8 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 24 days.

Where can you stream or watch Merlin?

Merlin is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for Merlin?

Merlin has an official content rating of TV-PG.

Who are the lead actors in Merlin?

The primary ensemble cast includes Colin Morgan as Merlin (age 40), Angel Coulby as Gwen (age 46), Bradley James as Arthur Pendragon (age 42), Katie McGrath as Morgana (age 43).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch Merlin?

2008 · 5 Seasons · 65 Episodes · Total Runtime: 46h 47m (2,807 mins)

Total Watch Time

46h 47m

2,807 minutes of non-stop content across all 65 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 46.8 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 24 days.

Average Episode Length

43 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

24 days

Finish by approximately Oct 19, 2026 if starting today.

Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (September 25, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

47 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 11, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

24 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 19, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

12 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 7, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

6 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 1, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:

1.00× (Normal): 46h 47m 1.25× Speed: 37h 26m (saves 9.4h) 1.50× Speed: 31h 11m (saves 15.6h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Longest Season	13 episodes	9h 31m (571 mins)	44 mins/ep	20.3%
Season 2	13 episodes	9h 19m (559 mins)	43 mins/ep	19.9%
Season 3	13 episodes	9h 19m (559 mins)	43 mins/ep	19.9%
Season 4	13 episodes	9h 19m (559 mins)	43 mins/ep	19.9%
Season 5 Shortest Season	13 episodes	9h 19m (559 mins)	43 mins/ep	19.9%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Merlin

Can I binge-watch Merlin in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 46.8 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 24 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Merlin contains 46h 47m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of Merlin at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 24 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Oct 19, 2026.

Which season of Merlin is the longest?

Season 1 is the longest season with a total runtime of 9h 31m across 13 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in Merlin?

The series consists of 65 episodes across 5 seasons, totaling 46h 47m (2,807 minutes) of screen time.