Arthur quickly transitions from a spoiled young prince into a beloved king , while Merlin perfects his magic arts in secret .
The BBC series Merlin is a re-imagining of the legend in which the future King Arthur and Merlin are young contemporaries in Uther 's kingdom .
King Arthur quickly transitions from a spoiled young prince into a beloved king , while Merlin perfects King Arthur 's magic arts in secret .
The BBC series Merlin is a re-imagining of the legend in which the future King Arthur and Merlin are young contemporaries in Uther 's kingdom .