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A prequel/spinoff to the BBC show Merlin. About the adolescent/young adult years of Uther and Gaius, showing insight into their unconventional friendship and turbulent history. Uther is a prince training to become a king (little does he know, he will one day conquer and rule over Camelot). Gaius is an apprentice at court. The adventures Uther and Gaius go through together mirror Arthur and Merlin's relationship, but they are set in a time when magic freely roams in the realm (pre-The Great Purge) yet anarchy reigns. The overarching irony for the audience is Uther's slow descent into tyranny and Gaius' efforts in trying to convince Uther to be more forgiving and gentle. Maybe Gaius sticks with Uther because he knows the prophecy his future son, Arthur, will hold. Or perhaps it's something else... Over the series, countless misfortunes (and good times) shape the paths of Uther and Gaius as we know it becomes in Merlin.
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Role added by annelee on April 2, 2020

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An underdog in the court. Studious, curious, adventurous, and loyal. Sometimes mischievous and playful and often enjoys teasing Uther. As this is pre-The Great Purge, Gaius dabbles in sorcery, but only out of curiosity and his love for knowledge. Young Gaius will play a similar role as old Gaius does to Uther and Merlin does to Arthur. Uther relies on Gaius as a confidant, and Gaius helps Uther because he believes in the purity of his intentions (or maybe he already knows of Arthur's prophecy). Sometimes, however, Gaius is shocked by the harsh decisions Uther makes and is increasingly worried about the king he will one day become. (Richard Wilson played old Gaius in Merlin)

 

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