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Season 1

Season 1

Season 1

Season 1

Season 1

  • Air date:2011-02-25
  • User score:
    5.0
  • Number of episodes:10
In the wake of King Uther's sudden death, the sorcerer Merlin has visions of a dark future and installs the young and impetuous Arthur; Uther's unknown son and heir. But Arthur's half sister Morgan will fight him to the bitter end to claim the crown. Faced with the challenge of uniting a kingdom broken by war and steeped in deception, Arthur will be tested beyond imagination.

List of Episodes

Homecoming
S1E1
5.3

Air date: 2011-02-25

Runtime: 50 min

When King Uther dies, the sorcerer Merlin travels to collect Arthur, a young man he believes can bring an end to the darkness of the land. But Uther's daughter Morgan sees the crown as her birthright.

The Sword and the Crown
S1E2
5.9

Air date: 2011-04-01

Runtime: 50 min

Arthur meets Guinevere, the woman of his dreams. Morgan and King Lot conspire to attack Camelot and take the throne. Merlin has Arthur reclaim the legacy sword in the stone to prove his worthiness as king.

Guinevere
S1E3
5.3

Air date: 2011-04-08

Runtime: 50 min

Kay and Leontes seek out a trusted new warrior to join them. Arthur and Merlin accept an invitation to join Morgan at her castle for dinner. Arthur is forced to concede defeat in his pursuit of Guinevere

Lady of the Lake
S1E4
4.4

Air date: 2011-04-15

Runtime: 50 min

Merlin sets off on a journey to find a sword suitable for a king by seeking out a legendary sword maker. A conversation with Guinevere changes Arthur and he begins to assert his power by sparring with Leontes.

Justice
S1E5
5.5

Air date: 2011-04-29

Runtime: 50 min

Arthur creates Camelot's first tribunal of justice which takes shape through a battle of wills, not blood. Aided by Sybil's cunning, Morgan reaches out to the townspeople in her pursuit to take back the throne.

Three Journeys
S1E6
5.5

Air date: 2011-05-06

Runtime: 50 min

The men of Camelot discover the territory beyond the castle is filled with danger and disorder. Arthur hears Guinevere has ridden out alone to see her father and goes after her to protect her on the journey.

The Long Night
S1E7
4.5

Air date: 2011-05-13

Runtime: 50 min

Morgan puts on a feast for King Arthur and his Knights at Castle Pendragon which turns to panic as the castle comes under attack. As Arthur and Morgan's men join forces to fight, Merlin believes a plan is afoot.

Igraine
S1E8
4.9

Air date: 2011-05-20

Runtime: 50 min

Pursuing the power of her dark magic, Morgan hides in plain sight at Camelot where she begins her plan to drive a wedge between Arthur and his men. Igraine tries to find a way out of Castle Pendragon.

The Battle of Bardon Pass
S1E9
4.5

Air date: 2011-06-03

Runtime: 50 min

Arthur and his men ride out to defend Bardon Pass after learning of an attack. Merlin comes to the realization that he's been seduced by a shape-shifting Morgan. The men begin to lose faith in Arthur.

Reckoning
S1E10
4.6

Air date: 2011-06-10

Runtime: 50 min

Arthur must defend himself against mercenaries on Bardon Pass. Morgan leads Sybil and her followers to Camelot where she receives information that leads her to believe her ambitions will be realized.

Top Cast

Joseph Fiennes

Joseph Fiennes

Merlin

Eva Green

Eva Green

Morgan Pendragon

Jamie Campbell Bower

Jamie Campbell Bower

King Arthur

Tamsin Egerton

Tamsin Egerton

Guinevere

Claire Forlani

Claire Forlani

Queen Igraine

Sinéad Cusack

Sinéad Cusack

Sybil

Chipo Chung

Chipo Chung

Vivian

Philip Winchester

Philip Winchester

Leontes

Peter Mooney

Peter Mooney

Sir Kay

Clive Standen

Clive Standen

Gawain

James Purefoy

James Purefoy

King Lot

Sebastian Koch

Sebastian Koch

King Uther Pendragon

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