The Nightmare Begins 

When Morgana begins to fear she might have magic, Merlin puts both their lives at risk to get her the help she needs.

Director:

Jeremy Webb

Writers:

Julian Jones (creator), Jake Michie (creator)

Stars:

John Hurt, Katie McGrath, Angel Coulby

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
John Hurt	...	The Dragon (voice)
Katie McGrath	...	Morgana
Angel Coulby	...	Gwen
Colin Morgan	...	Merlin
Anthony Head	...	Uther Pendragon
Bradley James	...	Arthur
Richard Wilson	...	Gaius
Rupert Young	...	Sir Leon
Beth Cordingly	...	Forridel
Colin Salmon	...	Aglain
Asa Butterfield	...	Mordred

Storyline

Morgana realizes she has magic powers when she sets her room on fire from her bed. Against the advice of Gaius and the dragon, Merlin sends her to seek advice from the Druids. Uther, believing she has been abducted, orders the deaths of all suspected sorcerers and their sympathizers unless she is returned, so Merlin goes after her. Locating her in the Druid village where chieftain Aglain tells her the truth (giving her confidence that magic can be used for good), Merlin must get her back to Camelot before Arthur and a vengeful search party catches up with them and kills all.

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Plot Keywords:

druid | magic | fire | dragon | search | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Fantasy

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Quotes

Arthur: [notices that Merlin is cleaning his chainmail] I thought I told you to do that yesterday?
Merlin: I didn't have time, I was cleaning your stables.
Arthur: That's strange, because a little bird told me you were somewhere else.
Merlin: Mucking out the stables is strange and a talking bird isn't?
Arthur: Merlin, what have we said about you trying to be funny?
Merlin: I shouldn't.

User Reviews

To sleep perchance to dream

A lot happens in this episode without anything actually happening. Morgana's asleep the whole time and Merlins running around being unhelpful as usual.

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 April 2010 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Shine, BBC Wales

Technical Specs

Runtime:

45 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9