As a fan of all things fantasy, this show is a gem. It has a good story and wonderful world building and not to mention a lot of characters that I have fallen in love with. I have a rule that if you can connect with the villain then you have an amazing story and this rings true for the main villain. The only downside is the visual effects but then again, Merlin was made between 2008 and 2012 and it was television. all and all this show stands out amongst all of the other fantasy/medieval television shows out there.