Mr. Merlin(1981)

Mr. Merlin is a fantasy comedy series set in modern-day San Francisco, where the legendary wizard Merlin lives in hiding as Max Merlin, a car mechanic. Centuries old and immortal, Merlin must navigate contemporary life while concealing his magical powers from the world around him. The show follows his attempts to blend seamlessly into ordinary society, even as he occasionally relies on his supernatural abilities to solve problems. Caught between his ancient origins and the fast-paced present day, Merlin discovers that staying inconspicuous isn't always easy—especially when magic keeps tempting him to intervene. The series balances humor with the fish-out-of-water premise of an all-knowing sorcerer pretending to be just another working-class San Franciscan.