Lancelot In Merlin (BBC): 10 Reasons To Love The Romantic Knight

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In many ways, this version of Lancelot is the ideal chivalrous knight, a hero always trying to do the right thing.

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Here is a character study of the beloved knight and all the reasons we love him.

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LANCELOT IS THE IDEAL CHIVALROUS KNIGHT

In our old-fashioned romance guide, we explore the roots of chivalry. It’s this origin of chivalry that inspires Merlin’s version of Lancelot. 01. Credit: BBC/Shine TV/Fremantle Learn more

SANTIAGO CABRERA IS SWOONY AS LANCELOT

02. It’s impossible to ignore the obvious – that Santiago Cabrera is dashing and handsome onscreen. He has a beautiful, melodic voice, a classically gorgeous face, and loads of onscreen charisma. Credit: BBC/Shine TV/Fremantle Learn more

LANCELOT IS A TRUSTWORTHY FRIEND TO MERLIN

03. Lancelot, highly intuitive and intelligent, figures out Merlin’s secret from the very beginning and, from that point forward, protects Merlin and gives him valuable support. Credit: BBC/Shine TV/Fremantle Learn more

LANCELOT’S PERSONALITY

04. Lancelot was more than just a chivalrous knight; he was also selfless, compassionate, honest, humble, a dreamer, romantic, and moral. Credit: BBC/Shine TV/Fremantle Learn more

LANCELOT IS ROMANTIC (LANCELOT AND GUINEVERE)

05. Lancelot wouldn’t be Lancelot if he didn’t have a romantic side! This version of him focuses on the character as a romantic figure, a hero that embodies characteristics of Medieval Romanticism. Credit: BBC/Shine TV/Fremantle Learn more

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