As Merlin comes to an end, you might be wondering what to do without Colin Morgan, Bradley James and the rest on your screens. But don’t worry, Hypable’s got your back!

We know first hand how attached fans of shows become to the stars, and it makes total sense considering how much time we’ve spent with them! An hour a week, plus all the Tumblr-ing and YouTube-ing… It’s hard to suddenly have to quit this bunch cold turkey.

But while this is the end of Merlin, it’s not the end of these talented actors’ careers – at least we very much hope not! They’ve also built up an impressive collective portfolio of past roles, so if you’re really struggling to let go, we suggest you just start from one end and work your way through. (But set aside a bit of extra time – or a few months – for Richard Wilson.)

We’ve tried to select a few key roles for each of the main actors, hopefully that’ll get you started! Feel free to suggest your favourite roles for each actor in the comments, and tell us which of these you’ve already seen.

Cheat code: You can also just watch Doctor Who – so far that series has seen appearances by Colin Morgan, Richard Wilson, Anthony Stewart Head, Angel Coulby and Tom Hopper!

Colin Morgan

Doctor Who (2008)

Although Colin Morgan only appeared on one episode of Doctor Who, this is probably the role he is most remembered for other than Merlin. Morgan guests in the episode “Midnight” as Jethro, the angsty teenager who both contributes such brilliant, well-delivered one-liners as “We’ve broken down… in the MIDDLE OF NOWHERE!” and an incredibly disturbed, harrowing paranoia as the passengers aboard the small space vessel struggle with an alien who has taken over one of their bodies. This is a must-watch for Colin Morgan fans.

Parked (2010)

At heart, this award-winning Irish dramedy tells the tale of an unlikely bond formed between a struggling middle-aged man and a troubled youth. Colin Morgan delivers a stunning performance as young homeless drug addict Cathal O’Regan who befriends middle-aged Fred Daley (Colm Meaney) after Fred, who has been living out of his car since he got laid off from his job, ends up parked next to Cathal’s car in the same lot. Though completely different from Merlin, fans are sure to enjoy both Morgan’s quirky portrayal of Cathal and the way his relationship with Fred changes the way both characters see the world.

Island (2011)

Based off the novel by Jane Rogers, Island follows Nikki Black (Natalie Press) on her search to find the mother who abandoned her at birth. Black travels incognito to Hebridean Island where her mother, Phyllis has been living as a recluse with her son for years. Colin Morgan co-stars in this dark drama as Phyllis’ estranged son Callum who forms an unlikely bond with Nikki during her time on the island. Incredibly dark and full of angst, Island showcases Colin’s acting in a role that is completely different from Merlin, but is not any less compelling.

Bonus: Mystery project starting up in January

Merlin may be ending in just a few days, but it seems as though Colin’s plan is to hit the ground running. Though Mr. Morgan is keeping tight-lipped about whatever he’s got coming up next, he revealed recently in an interview that he’ll be starting on a new project this January. We’re excited to see just what role Colin’s got coming up next!

Bradley James

Inspector Lewis (2008)

Here’s a must-watch for Bradley James fans: the actor’s first TV role was on Inspector Lewis, in the episode “Music to Die For.” James played Jack Roth, a bare knuckle fighter who has a lot of intense scenes in the boxing ring. We don’t really remember the whodunit of it all, but we do know that boxing just got a lot more appealing.

Dis/Connected (2008)

This rough drama pilot was created not long before Merlin, and will show you a very different side of Bradley James. Dis/Connected was the story of a group of teenagers whose worlds are shaken up when their friend Jenny commits suicide. James played Ben, Jenny’s ex boyfriend who cheated on her, and following her death. It’s like Skins but there’s only an hour of it, which makes the storytelling suffer a little, but it’s still very much worth checking out for James’ incredibly intense scenes alone.

Fast Girls (2012)

Remember Bend it Like Beckham? This is like that, but with running. You shouldn’t watch Fast Girls just for Bradley James, seeing as his role is fairly minor – but he’s definitely a contributing factor to why this is a great movie! Fast Girls is very inspirational, and gathers together some of BBC’s best young talent (the film also stars Doctor Who’s Noel Clarke and Being Human’s Lenora Crichlow). Plus, James plays the romantic interest of the lead character, so expect some truly adorable moments that’ll seriously make you consider joining a track team.

Angel Coulby

Making Waves (2004)

Angel Coulby played a medical assistant named Anita on the ITV drama Making Waves, which followed the crew aboard a Royal Navy frigate. Though short-lived, this was actually a really interesting series, and Coulby had a nice romantic arc with one of the lead characters.

Hustle (2006)

Now here’s a chance to see Gwen in a way you never thought you would! Coulby guest stars in the episode “A Bollywood Dream” as Alice… and that picture says it all, really. Watch this if at all possible! There’s an epic Bollywood sequence as well.

Dancing on the Edge (2013)

Angel Coulby will soon be appearing on an episode of Dancing on the Edge, an intriguing new period drama starring Doctor Who’s Jenna-Louise Coleman. It takes place in the 1930s, following a black jazz band trying to make it in London. But their struggles to reach the top end in tragedy when their lead singer Jessie (Coulby) is murdered. While we’ll be sad to lose the character before we’ve even got a chance to know her, we can’t wait to see Angel Coulby on this show! Hopefully they’ll have flashbacks, and she can come back.

Katie McGrath

The Tudors (2008)

This is a bit of a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance, but how could we not mention one of Katie McGrath’s first roles, the part which arguably launched her acting career? Merlin fans will be familiar with her story of starting as a costume assistant before being discovered and landing a part in front of the camera – in this case sharing a very steamy scene with Johathan Rhys-Meyers’ King Henry. She appeared as Bess in the episode “His Majesty’s Pleasure,” and it is exactly what it sounds like. Merlin fans who have grown up with the show may be ready to move on to more mature medieval dramas like The Tudors and Game of Thrones, but do so at your own discretion.

A Princess for Christmas (2011)

Not only is this movie perfect for this time of year, but it is also one of the most adorable things we have ever seen. Katie McGrath plays Jules, an American (!) girl who works in an antique shop and tries to make ends meet for her young niece and nephew whom she took in after their parents died. But when the children’s surprising relative Edward, the Duke of Castlebury (played by Roger Moore), shows up and invites them for Christmas, Jules has to learn to make peace with the people she felt abandoned her brother-in-law’s children and help the grumpy Duke to rediscover the magic of Christmas – all the while falling in love with the haughty Ashton, her sister’s husband’s brother. A Princess for Christmas will make you forget all about Morgana’s evil smirks – McGrath’s bright smiles are as infectious as this movie is lovely.

Labyrinth (2012)

While this miniseries has not been made available in many countries yet, we bet that a lot of you will want to get your hands on it! Based on Kate Mosse’s brilliant book by the same name, Labyrinth not only stars McGrath but also Harry Potter’s Tom Felton, Once Upon a Time’s Sebastian Stan, and quite a few other actors you may recognise from Merlin (including John Hurt and John Lynch). The book is fantastic, the story is very original and compelling – and in the adaptation series McGrath channels her Morgana for the role of Oriane, the opportunistic sister of one of the lead characters, and she does a fantastic job with the role.

Richard Wilson

One Foot in the Grave (1990-2000)

Surely you didn’t believe that we wouldn’t mention this one?! Hahahaaa… Yeah, all right, that one might be getting a bit old, but there’s a reason people can’t stop quoting him! Richard Wilson’s One Foot in the Grave character Victor Meldrew is one of the most iconic personalities in the history of British comedy, and his catchphrase “I don’t believe it!” still gets repeated even 12 years after the show ended. Can you believe it? (Okay, we’ll stop.)

Under the Hammer (1993)

Why did we pick this seemingly random series? Because Under the Hammer is so incredibly, unbelievably British, nothing like the self-conscious, excessively sexualised kitchen sink black comedies of recent years. This show is funny, yes, and pokes fun at the upper-class auction house business (of all things, right?), but it is also just a little slice of old school Britain. A perfect little series to give you an idea of Wilson’s extensive career.

Doctor Who (2005)

Considering this British legend’s epic CV, it might seem strange to include a one-off appearance on Doctor Who, but if you for some reason aren’t yet into this series, wanting just a bit more Gaius in your life might be the perfect reason to start! Wilson appears in one of the most famous New Who episodes, the series 1 two-parter “The Empty Child”/”The Doctor Dances,” as the wonderful character Doctor Constantine – and if you like Merlin, you’ll love Doctor Who, so you have no excuse not to check it out! Watch out though, this episode is way creepier than Merlin ever was.

Anthony Stewart Head

Nescafe Gold Blend (1987-1993)

We try to include the “origin roles” for each actor if we can, so while Head has done a number of amazing, epic movies and shows, we’ve chosen a series of coffee commercials for the third spot. Yep, that’s right. Often named as one of the most iconic advertisements of all time, the Nescafe Gold Blend (Taster’s Choice in America) series not only sold a hell of a lot of coffee, but also launched Anthony Stewart Head’s career. The commercials, which put together are like a little movie, show Head’s character slowly fall in love with Sharon Maughan. It’s a beautiful will they/won’t they love story, and hey, it’s not like product placement doesn’t happen in actual shows, right?!

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2004)

Tony Head was great as Uther. But nothing, nothing will ever beat Giles. We love Giles. We want to take Giles home and let him live in our local library so he can help us fight our (metaphorical and literal) demons and generally make the world a better place. Buffy the Vampire Slayer is fully deserving of its status as one of the most iconic genre shows of all time – it’s got heart, humour, drama, angst, and it manages to walk that fine line of putting the characters through hell while never taking itself too seriously. If you like Merlin, you’ll need to check out this show for sure. Especially if you found yourself wishing that Uther could have been nicer – because when he’s reincarnated as Giles, he is everything to Buffy you wish he could have been to Arthur.

Free Agents (2009)

The American reboot might not have been a success, but the original British Free Agents comedy is brilliant (though it’s only six episodes long)! Head stars as Stephen Cauldwell, the sex-obsessed and totally off the wall boss of the main character (Stephen Mangan), and it’s completely different from Giles, Uther, or any other role you could imagine Tony Head in. Seriously, watch it, and cringe and/or laugh so hard you cry. (And once you’re done with this, check out Little Britain.)

Eoin Macken

Cold (2013)

If you follow Eoin Macken on Twitter, then you’ve probably heard of his soon to be released indie film, Cold, which Macken wrote, directed and starred in alongside fellow Merlin co-star Tom Hopper. According to Macken, the film was inspired by a piece in John Steinbeck’s East of Eden and follows the story of two English brothers (played by Macken and Hopper) who find themselves ostracized in a small western village in Ireland after the death of their father. Macken described the film on his blog as “both a love story and the resolution of cracked relationships,” teasing that the film has “an incredible and unexpected twist.” Cold definitely makes our list of films starring former Merlin actors we can’t wait to see – if only because we’ve been hearing so much about it over the past couple of months!

Tom Hopper

Black Sails (2014)

A pirate? Why does that seem like the perfect role for Tom Hopper?! Though the project has yet to begin filming, Starz is describing the new series Black Sails (which can claim Michael Bay as an executive producer) as a prequel to Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, set twenty years before the classic novel takes place. The show has been signed for eight episodes so far, and Hopper is set to play Billy Bones, first mate of The Walrus. His character will find himself caught in the middle of the power struggle between Flint and his main dissenter Singleton. We are seriously excited to see this.

Adetomiwa Edun

The Hour (2011-2012)

Aside from playing Sir Elyan on Merlin, Adetomiwa Edun’s biggest role to date has been as Sey Ola in the thrilling Cold War-era espionage drama The Hour (which stars the likes of Dominic West, Oona Chaplin and Anna Chancellor). Edun appears in five episodes of the series, but his performance is incredibly layered and memorable – in 2×02, he delivers a powerful speech about democracy and freedom which will stay with you.

Rupert Young

“House of Glass” by Worship (2011)

Rupert Young is another actor who we wish we could see more of, but he has made a number of guest appearances on prominent shows like Shameless and Primeval. But a must watch for Sir Leon fans is the music video for the British band Worship’s song “House of Glass.” You get to see him up close and involved in a bit of romance, which is sadly not something he ever got to do on Merlin (though we’ll never give up on Leon/Gwen).

Santiago Cabrera

Heroes (2008)

Santiago Cabrera is one of the most active Merlin cast members, and we could have picked a lot of different roles to include on this list. But we went with Heroes, because if you like knights and magic, chances are you’ll like superheroes and badass special abilities. In the first (and best) season of Heroes, Santiago Cabrera played Isaac the painter, and it is a very different role from Lancelot, let us tell you. But he is brilliant, and there is so much mystery surrounding the character, you’ll find yourself glued to the screen!

Alexander Vlahos

The Indian Doctor (2010)

If you’ve been as won over by Alex Vlahos’ portrayal of Mordred as we have, then you’ll likely be trolling his IMDb page looking for more work by him! We suggest beginning your Vlahos-athon with The Indian Doctor, the British period comedy following an Indian doctor (Sanjeev Bhaskar) who sets up a practice in rural Wales in the 1960s. It is an intriguing series, and Vlahos is great as the aspiring singer Tom Evans – so you get singing and a romantic arc in one! What’s not to like?

This article was written by Hypable staff members Selina Wilken and Pamela Gocobachi.