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Merlin: Season 1, Episode 8

The Beginning of the End (26 Jul. 2009)

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When a druid boy's father is caught by the king's guards he sends out a telepathic call for help, which Merlin responds to and offers sanctuary. But under penalty of death to anyone ... See full summary »

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When a druid boy's father is caught by the king's guards he sends out a telepathic call for help, which Merlin responds to and offers sanctuary. But under penalty of death to anyone harboring the boy, will Merlin be willing to put himself and his friends in mortal danger? And when Uther's dungeon dragon hints of dark prophecies linked to the boy, will Merlin then turn a blind eye? Written by David Beales

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