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Merlin
S4.E12
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The Sword in the Stone: Part One

  • Episode aired Dec 17, 2011
  • TV-14
  • 43m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
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Caroline Faber in Merlin (2008)
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As Morgana's forces capture Camelot, Arthur at last comes to see his uncle's treachery. He is reluctant to flee, but Merlin bewitches him into escaping with him, temporarily blocking his mem... Read allAs Morgana's forces capture Camelot, Arthur at last comes to see his uncle's treachery. He is reluctant to flee, but Merlin bewitches him into escaping with him, temporarily blocking his memory and dressing him as a peasant. Elyan, Gaius, and Gwaine are taken prisoner, though Mor... Read allAs Morgana's forces capture Camelot, Arthur at last comes to see his uncle's treachery. He is reluctant to flee, but Merlin bewitches him into escaping with him, temporarily blocking his memory and dressing him as a peasant. Elyan, Gaius, and Gwaine are taken prisoner, though Morgana is impressed by Gwaine's performance in trials by combat. Separated from Leon and Per... Read all

  • Director
    • Alice Troughton
  • Writers
    • Julian Jones
    • Jake Michie
    • Johnny Capps
  • Stars
    • John Hurt
    • Nathaniel Parker
    • Bradley James
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    726
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alice Troughton
    • Writers
      • Julian Jones
      • Jake Michie
      • Johnny Capps
    • Stars
      • John Hurt
      • Nathaniel Parker
      • Bradley James
    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Ben Daniels, Miranda Raison, Colin Morgan, and Bradley James in Merlin (2008)
    Tomiwa Edun in Merlin (2008)
    Bradley James in Merlin (2008)
    Colin Morgan in Merlin (2008)
    Colin Morgan in Merlin (2008)
    Caroline Faber in Merlin (2008)
    Merlin

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    John Hurt
    John Hurt
    • The Dragon
    • (voice)
    Nathaniel Parker
    Nathaniel Parker
    • Agravaine
    Bradley James
    Bradley James
    • Arthur
    Colin Morgan
    Colin Morgan
    • Merlin
    Richard Wilson
    Richard Wilson
    • Gaius
    Tom Hopper
    Tom Hopper
    • Sir Percival
    Rupert Young
    Rupert Young
    • Sir Leon
    Tomiwa Edun
    Tomiwa Edun
    • Sir Elyan
    • (as Adetomiwa Edun)
    Eoin Macken
    Eoin Macken
    • Sir Gwaine
    Katie McGrath
    Katie McGrath
    • Morgana
    Terence Maynard
    Terence Maynard
    • Helios
    Miranda Raison
    Miranda Raison
    • Isolde
    Ben Daniels
    Ben Daniels
    • Tristan
    Caroline Faber
    Caroline Faber
    • Hunith
    Angel Coulby
    Angel Coulby
    • Gwen
    Vincent Lecrocq
    • Southron Warrior
    • (uncredited)
    Adrian Mitchell
    • Southron Warrior
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    • Director
      • Alice Troughton
    • Writers
      • Julian Jones
      • Jake Michie
      • Johnny Capps
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    • Trivia
      The characters of Tristan and Isolde, outside of "Merlin", are principal characters of a famous medieval love-romance, based on a Celtic legend. In short, on their journey home from Ireland, Tristan and Isolde, by misadventure, drink a love potion prepared by the queen for her daughter and King Mark. Once they drink the potion, the two are bound to each other by an imperishable love that dares all dangers and makes light of hardships but does not destroy their loyalty to the king.
    • Goofs
      When Arthur changes into peasant clothing, he leaves his cloak and chain mail behind. Later in Merlin's village, he is seen with his chain mail again which isn't explained.
    • Quotes

      Merlin: Think of something pleasant.

      Arthur: You in the stocks?

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    6/10
    You gotta fight for your right
    A bit of a disappointment in the siege of the castle, it went pretty smoothly and no real face offs. A few fun moments with Arthur and Merlin. Well developed storyline and decent acting.
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    • Mar 16, 2021

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    • Release date
      • December 17, 2011 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Shine
      • BBC Wales
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      • Dolby Digital
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      • 16:9 HD

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