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Season 4 Episode Guide



Episode 1: The Darkest Hour Part 1
Merlin is to face his toughest challenge yet when Morgana's blind determination puts at risk Arthur's future as well as the very balance of the world. With her unbounded powers at their highest, the sorceress uses powerful magic to tear the mystical veil between worlds making the mighty Cailleach to come forth. Hellish creatures are released and wander around, killing everyone who succumbs to their touch. With Uther but a mere shadow of his former self, it comes down to Arthur and his loyal knights to safeguard the kingdom. However, swords won't be enough to vanquish the newest threat and Merlin is utterly shocked to find out what it'll take to restore the equilibrium of the world: a sacrifice of unimaginable proportions is required.

Episode 2: The Darkest Hour Part 2
With the kingdom on the verge of collapse and Morgana ready to attack, Arthur must carry on his mission to vanquish the Dorocha short-handed as Lancelot is racing back to Camelot taking a dying Merlin with him. Despite their journey to the Isle of the Blessed is filled with danger, the knights can't anticipate the sacrifice that Arthur has set his mind to make there. Friendship and loyalty are tested to the limit, but ultimately, it's the power of love which changes everyone's life forever.

Episode 3: The Wicked Day
While Camelot's citadel is frantic in preparation of Prince Arthur's birthday party, King Odin plots to ensure this is one celebration Camelot will never forget. The prince's old adversary has arranged for a deadly assassin to lurk among the assembling guests with intent to strike. As a result, the kingdom is left devastated and it comes down to Merlin to set things right again. How far will he be prepared for order to be restored to Camelot? Will he really risk everything and reveal his secret?

Episode 4: Aithusa
A mysterious man by the name Julius Borden arrives in Camelot with news about a secret of magical nature which threatens to change the kingdom for ever: he knows the location of the last part of the key to the tomb of Ashkanar. The ancient mausoleum holds a very special treasure: the last remaining dragon's egg. Merlin is immediately drawn in by Borden's words and promises to help in the quest. But who is this enigmatic stranger and, more importantly, why does he really want the egg?

Episode 5: His Father's Son
Not long after his coronation Arthur finds out for the first time what it's really like to be King. After incurring the wrath of the formidable Queen Annis, Arthur's skills as a ruler are put into test. Camelot's new king is forced to find the strength to become the leader his people desperately need as the lives of thousands hang in the balance and depend only on his courage and judgement.

Episode 6: A Servant Of Two Masters
Merlin becomes a deadly weapon in Morgana's fight for supremacy when he falls into her hands. By recurring to ancient magic, she manages to turn friend against friend and creates the perfect assassin out of the young sorcerer which puts an oblivious King Arthur in great danger. Will anyone notice Merlin's unusual behaviour before he is able to do any serious harm to the King?

Episode 7: The Secret Sharer
Morgana forms an alliance with the enigmatic wizard Alator to try and uncover a secret that could change the course of destiny. Now that she counts on allies on both sides of the castle walls, would anyone be able to stop Morgana before Merlin's greatest secret is revealed?

Episode 8: Lamia
Merlin is drawn to a distant village when a mysterious illness strikes. However, it soon becomes clear that something sinister turns the air sour and that there is much more at stake than just his own well-being. Far from home and having to fare by himself, Merlin becomes entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse where he can trust no one. Confused about who is the hunter and who is the hunted, will the young warlock be able to survive long enough to find out the truth?

Episode 9: Lancelot Du Lac
Sir Lancelot makes a shocking return from the dead and old feelings reignite, making Gwen fight temptation to avoid committing an unspeakable act of betrayal that would destroy the legacy of Camelot forever. With heads and hearts at stake Merlin soon becomes suspicious. Can a man of honour break oaths and defy death or is there something darker at play?

Episode 10: A Herald Of The New Age
The Camelot Knights stumble across a ghostly shrine deep in the forest, its eerie atmosphere betraying a dark history better left undisturbed. By ignoring Merlin's warning, Elyan's actions spark a chain of events more frightening than anyone could possibly have imagined. Can a grievous wrong be put right before past demons change the future forever?

Episode11: The Hunter's Heart
Morgana forms a new alliance, this time with the powerful Southron warlord Helios, and together they come up with the perfect plan to bring about Camelot's downfall. With the King and the kingdom distracted with the arrival of the beautiful Princess Mithian it comes down to an absent friend to raise the alarm. But with past wounds still raw, can love really conquer all when Guinevere returns? Or is a deadly arrow destined to fly straight into the heart of Camelot?

Episode 12: The Sword In The Stone Part 1
Morgana manages to close in around Camelot by leading the vast and powerful Southron army. Her strike proves to be a successful one that forces Arthur and his close loyals run for their lives. However, Morgana won't be satisfied with letting him escape that easily and a chilling hunt will follow. Will Merlin be able to save the King from Morgana's clutches or will Arthur's luck have finally run out?

Episode 13: The Sword In The Stone Part 2
After Morgana and Helios' successful alliance, Camelot is once again in the sorceress' hands while Arthur and Merlin become outlaws on the run. They find themselves in a desperate situation, trapped in Ealdor and with a ruthless army closing in. Arthur must assume control before Camelot is lost forever but his conviction is lost in the face of Agravaine's betrayal and the strength of Morgana's force. Once again, it comes down to Merlin to restore Arthur's faith with an extraordinary act that will prove to the King that he was born to rule. Will the young warlock be able to convince Arthur before all dreams of Albion fall to pieces?

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Season 5 Episode Guide



Episode 1: Arthur's Bane: Part One
Camelot is about to enter a new golden age, but the dark seeds of destruction are being sown. In the frozen wastelands men have been disappearing without a trace. King Arthur and his knights embark on a dangerous mission to look for answers but once there, Merlin becomes locked in a battle unlike any he has ever seen before.

Episode 2: Arthur's Bane: Part Two
Some ancient prophecies of Mordred weigh on Merlin's mind as he is unable to sway Arthur from his chosen path. The fortress of Ismere is coming ever nearer and Merlin's fear intensifies. It looks like this time, not even Merlin can stop Arthur from walking right into the lion's den.

Episode 3: The Death Song of Uther Pendragon
After a stranger gives Arthur the power to summon the dead, he ends up being torn between head and heart. He decides to seize the chance to speak to the person he misses most his father. The spirit world is a dark and dangerous place though and little does Arthur realise that his decision comes at a shocking price.

Episode 4: Another's Sorrow
With Princess Mithian as bait, Morgana comes up with a deception so powerful that the whole of Camelot is taken in by it including Merlin. As the storm clouds gather though, will Merlin be able to see through the lies or will Morgana at long last fulfil her dreams of revenge.

Episode 5: The Disir
Three soothsayers end up casting a dark judgement upon the King of Camelot. Despite Merlin’s warnings, Arthur refuses to take their words seriously and their anger rains down on the kingdom. Only the greatest sacrifice can stop and please them, and with the kingdom in jeopardy, Arthur has a difficult decision to make. Merlin has just one chance to save Arthur from his destiny, but this decision comes at the highest price.

Episode 6: The Dark Tower
After Gwen is snatched from Camelot, Merlin knows that Morgana must be responsible. Arthur is determined to rescue his Queen but she is locked in the Dark Tower, a place that haunts the dreams of men.

Episode 7: A Lesson in Vengeance
Darkness manages to steal it's way into the heart of Camelot, as Morgana and her puppet Queen come up with a sinister plan to murder the King. After stablehand Tyr Seward becomes caught in the crossfire, he threatens to ruin everything.

Episode 8: The Hollow Queen
After Merlin agrees to help a young Druid boy, Daegal, he is forced to leave Camelot on a dangerous mission. With the citadel being distracted by the visit of the fearsome Sarrum of Amata, it looks like that no one will notice his absence.

Episode 9: With All My Heart
Merlin has to move fast before Morgana’s twisted control over Gwen manages to get any further out of hand, but only the most powerful magic can save the Queen. As the High Priestess tightens her grip on Camelot, she is determined not to give up her puppet without a fight.

Episode 10: The Kindness of Strangers
Morgana heads a shocking manhunt in pursuit her old foe Alator of the Catha, so that he can tell her exactly where to find Emrys. Merlin’s life is in severe danger, so after the mysterious Finna offers to help him, is he right to trust her?.

Episode11: The Drawing of the Dark
Mordred is torn between loyalty and love and is clueless to the fact that the path he chooses will shape Camelot's destiny. With the drums of war beating ever louder, a desperate Merlin feels trapped by the cruel circle of fate.

Episode 12: The Diamond of the Day (1)
High up in the hills, a great horde gathers as Morgana gets ready for war with a vengeful Mordred. Merlin begins to feel the weight of his destiny like never before as the ancient prophecies play out with shocking accuracy.

Episode 13: The Diamond of the Day (2)
It looks like the Prophets did not lie. As the battle continues to rage on Camlann's plain, Merlin has to face his moment of destiny.

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