Merlin Season 5
The epic fifth and final series of Merlin sees Camelot at the height of its golden age. With Queen Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table at his side, Arthur has never felt stronger. But even as Camelot flowers, the seeds of her destruction are being sown... As the forces of darkness gather, only Merlin stands between Arthur and a fate that has been written since the dawn of time...
01. Arthur's Bane (1)
Camelot faces a new golden age, but even as the city flowers, the dark seeds of destruction are being sown. In the frozen wastelands of the north, men are disappearing without a trace. King Arthur and his knights undertake a dangerous mission into the unknown in search of answers - but once there, Merlin finds himself locked in a battle unlike any he has fought before.
Colin Morgan
Merlin
Bradley James
Arthur
Katie McGrath
Morgana
Sophie Rundle
Sefa
Richard Wilson
Gaius
Angel Coulby
Gwen
John Hurt
The Great Dragon (voice)
Rupert Young
Leon
Liam Cunningham
Ruadan
Julian Glover
Lochru
Stephen McCole
Ragnor
Alexander Vlahos
Mordred
Lindsay Duncan
Queen Annis
John Bradley
Tyr Seward
Tom Hopper
Sir Percival
Eoin Macken
Sir Gwaine
02. Arthur's Bane (2)
As dawn breaks across the icy tundra, Merlin and Arthur are close to exhaustion. With each tortured step, the fortress of Ismere looms ever nearer and Merlin's fear intensifies. What game is Mordred playing? And what powerful secrets are Morgana and the druid Ruadan (Liam Cunningham) searching for amongst its twisted catacombs? It seems like this time, not even Merlin can stop Arthur from walking right into the lion's den… For in this bleak and transient wilderness, only one thing is certain: the great trial for Albion has finally begun.
Colin Morgan
Merlin
Bradley James
Arthur
Katie McGrath
Morgana
Sophie Rundle
Sefa
Richard Wilson
Gaius
Angel Coulby
Gwen
John Hurt
The Great Dragon (voice)
Rupert Young
Leon
Liam Cunningham
Ruadan
Stephen McCole
Ragnor
Alexander Vlahos
Mordred
Tomiwa Edun
Sir Elyan
Tom Hopper
Sir Percival
Eoin Macken
Sir Gwaine
03. The Death Song of Uther Pendragon
When a stranger gives Arthur the power to summon the dead, the king finds himself torn between head and heart. Unable to resist temptation, he seizes the chance to speak to the person he misses most – his father, Uther Pendragon. But the spirit world is a dark and dangerous place, for little does Arthur realize that his decision comes at a terrible price. Against all odds, Merlin must put right Arthur's mistake before Camelot, and everything they have built, is destroyed forever.
Colin Morgan
Merlin
Bradley James
Arthur
Katie McGrath
Morgana
Richard Wilson
Gaius
Angel Coulby
Gwen
John Hurt
The Great Dragon (voice)
Alexander Vlahos
Mordred
Anthony Stewart Head
Uther Pendragon
Jane Thorne
Valdis
Gordon Munro
Alrick
Tomiwa Edun
Sir Elyan
Tom Hopper
Sir Percival
Rupert Young
Sir Leon
Eoin Macken
Sir Gwaine
Howard Overman
Writer
Justin Molotnikov
Director
Dale Elena McCready
Director of Photography
David Forman
Stunt Coordinator
Jeremy Strachan
Editor
04. Another's Sorrow
With Princess Mithian as the perfect bait, Morgana conjures a deception so powerful that the whole of Camelot is taken in - even Merlin himself. But as the storm clouds gather, will the young warlock see through the lies? Or will Morgana at long last fulfil her dreams of revenge?
Colin Morgan
Merlin
Bradley James
Arthur
Katie McGrath
Morgana
Richard Wilson
Gaius
Angel Coulby
Gwen
John Hurt
The Great Dragon (voice)
James Fox
King Rodor
Fintan McKeown
King Odin
Janet Montgomery
Princess Mithian
Tomiwa Edun
Sir Elyan
Tom Hopper
Sir Percival
Rupert Young
Sir Leon
Eoin Macken
Sir Gwaine
Jake Michie
Writer
Ashley Way
Director
Ashley Rowe
Director of Photography
Matt Sherren
Stunts
Arran Topham
Stunts
Tony Lucken
Stunts
Shane Steyn
Stunts
David Forman
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Byrch
Stunts
David R. Grant
Stunts
James Grogan
Stunts
Bobby Holland Hanton
Stunts
C.C. Smiff
Stunts
Elen Pierce Lewis
Editor
05. The Disir
In the inky depths of an ancient pool, three soothsayers cast a dark judgment upon the King of Camelot. But despite Merlin’s warnings, headstrong Arthur refuses to take the words of the Disir seriously and their fury rains down on Camelot. Only the greatest sacrifice can appease them, and with the kingdom in jeopardy, is it one that Arthur is prepared to make? Faced with the King’s uncertainty, Merlin has just one chance to save him from his destiny, but this decision comes at the highest price.
Colin Morgan
Merlin
Bradley James
Arthur
Katie McGrath
Morgana
Richard Wilson
Gaius
Angel Coulby
Gwen
John Hurt
The Great Dragon (voice)
Alexander Vlahos
Mordred
Frances Tomelty
Niede
Sian Thomas
Atorloppe
Helen Schlesinger
Befelan
Andrew Tiernan
Osgar
Tomiwa Edun
Sir Elyan
Tom Hopper
Sir Percival
Rupert Young
Sir Leon
Eoin Macken
Sir Gwaine
Richard McBrien
Writer
Ashley Way
Director
Ashley Rowe
Director of Photography
David Forman
Stunt Coordinator
David R. Grant
Stunts
Bobby Holland Hanton
Stunts
Charles Jarman
Stunts
Elen Pierce Lewis
Editor
06. The Dark Tower
When Gwen is snatched from Camelot without warning, Merlin knows there can be only one person responsible: Morgana. Arthur is determined to rescue his Queen – but it's not going to be easy, for she is locked in the Dark Tower, a place that haunts the dreams of men. Arthur and his Knights must embark on a quest like no other, battling through a landscape riddled with hidden dangers, perilous obstacles and magical beings. As they near their goal, Merlin's sense of dread reaches breaking point. What twisted game is Morgana playing? And more importantly, just what is the final test that awaits them in the tower?
Colin Morgan
Merlin
Bradley James
Arthur
Katie McGrath
Morgana
Richard Wilson
Gaius
Angel Coulby
Gwen
John Hurt
The Great Dragon (voice)
Tomiwa Edun
Sir Elyan
Kelly Wenham
Queen Mab
Tom Hopper
Sir Percival
Rupert Young
Sir Leon
Eoin Macken
Sir Gwaine
Julian Jones
Writer
Ashley Way
Director
Ashley Rowe
Director of Photography
Arran Topham
Stunts
David Forman
Stunt Coordinator
James Grogan
Stunts
Elen Pierce Lewis
Editor
07. A Lesson in Vengeance
Darkness steals into the very heart of Camelot, as Morgana and her puppet Queen hatch a sinister plan to murder the King. But when stable hand Tyr Seward becomes caught in the crossfire, he threatens to ruin everything… As the plot thickens and reaches its deadly climax, can a suspicious Merlin unravel the truth before it’s too late?
Colin Morgan
Merlin
Bradley James
Arthur
Katie McGrath
Morgana
Richard Wilson
Gaius
Angel Coulby
Gwen
John Hurt
The Great Dragon (voice)
Alexander Vlahos
Mordred
John Bradley
Tyr Seward
Veronica Roberts
Gelda Seward
Tony Guilfoyle
Sindri
Zee Asha
Audrey
Giles New
Guard
Tom Hopper
Sir Percival
Rupert Young
Sir Leon
Eoin Macken
Sir Gwaine
Jake Michie
Writer
Alice Troughton
Director
Ashley Rowe
Director of Photography
Guy List
Stunts
Matt Sherren
Stunts
Tony Lucken
Stunt Coordinator
Belinda Cottrell
Editor
08. The Hollow Queen
When Merlin agrees to help a young Druid boy, he has no choice but to leave Camelot on a dangerous mission. And with the citadel distracted by the visit of the fearsome Sarrum of Amata, it seems that no one will notice his absence. But as the sky darkens, so do Merlin's suspicions - is there more to Daegal than meets the eye? And can a man as ruthless as the Sarrum ever really be trusted? Too late, the young warlock realises he's made a terrible mistake.
Colin Morgan
Merlin
Bradley James
Arthur
Katie McGrath
Morgana
Richard Wilson
Gaius
Angel Coulby
Gwen
John Hurt
The Great Dragon (voice)
Rupert Young
Leon
Alexander Vlahos
Mordred
Alfie Stewart
Daegel
John Shrapnel
The Sarrum
Matthew Clancy
Albin
Mitch Benn
Gerrin
Tom Hopper
Sir Percival
Eoin Macken
Sir Gwaine
Julian Jones
Writer
Alice Troughton
Director
Ashley Rowe
Director of Photography
Guy List
Stunts
Matt Sherren
Stunts
David Forman
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Byrch
Stunts
Tony Lucken
Stunt Coordinator
Tom White
Editor
09. With All My Heart
Merlin knows he must act fast before Morgana’s twisted control over Gwen gets further out of hand. But only the most powerful magic can save the Queen and this will not be easy, even for Merlin. As the High Priestess tightens her grip on Camelot, one thing is clear - she will not give up her puppet without a fight.
Colin Morgan
Merlin
Bradley James
Arthur
Katie McGrath
Morgana
Richard Wilson
Gaius
Angel Coulby
Gwen
John Hurt
The Great Dragon (voice)
Alexander Vlahos
Mordred
Maureen Carr
The Dochraid
Tom Hopper
Sir Percival
Rupert Young
Sir Leon
Eoin Macken
Sir Gwaine
Richard McBrien
Writer
Alice Troughton
Director
Ashley Rowe
Director of Photography
Matt Sherren
Stunts
Tony Lucken
Stunts
Sarah Lochlan
Stunts
Tom White
Editor
10. The Kindness of Strangers
Morgana leads a terrifying manhunt in pursuit of her old foe Alator of the Catha, for she knows without doubt that he can tell her exactly where to find Emrys. Merlin's life is in severe danger, so when the mysterious Finna offers to help him, is he right to trust her?
Colin Morgan
Merlin
Bradley James
Arthur
Katie McGrath
Morgana
Richard Wilson
Gaius
Angel Coulby
Gwen
Gary Lewis
Alator
John Hurt
The Great Dragon (voice)
Alexander Vlahos
Mordred
Barry Aird
Beroun
Sorcha Cusack
Finna
Tom Hopper
Sir Percival
Rupert Young
Sir Leon
Eoin Macken
Sir Gwaine
Richard McBrien
Writer
Declan O'Dwyer
Director
Ashley Rowe
Director of Photography
Matthew Stirling
Stunts
Gary Kane
Stunts
Tony Lucken
Stunt Coordinator
Lloyd Bass
Stunts
Ben Dimmock
Stunts
Stuart Frift
Stunts
Martin Pemberton
Stunts
Mark Slaughter
Stunts
Mark Thornton
Editor
11. The Drawing of the Dark
Mordred finds himself torn between loyalty and love, but little does he realise that the path he chooses will shape Camelot's destiny. As the drums of war beat ever louder, a desperate Merlin feels trapped by the cruel circle of fate - is he powerless to stop his dreams of Albion from crumbling to dust?
Colin Morgan
Merlin
Bradley James
Arthur
Katie McGrath
Morgana
Richard Wilson
Gaius
Alexandra Dowling
Kara
Angel Coulby
Gwen
John Hurt
The Great Dragon (voice)
Alexander Vlahos
Mordred
Tom Hopper
Sir Percival
Rupert Young
Sir Leon
Eoin Macken
Sir Gwaine
Julian Jones
Writer
Declan O'Dwyer
Director
Ashley Rowe
Director of Photography
Tony Lucken
Stunt Coordinator
Ray Nicholas
Stunts
Mark Thornton
Editor
12. The Diamond of the Day (1)
High in the mountains, a great horde gathers; Morgana prepares for war with a vengeful Mordred at her side. Merlin feels the weight of his destiny like never before as the ancient prophecies play out with terrifying accuracy. But before he can save his beloved Camelot, he must save himself. For it is not just the kingdom Morgana wishes to destroy – it is also Emrys.
Colin Morgan
Merlin
Bradley James
Arthur
Katie McGrath
Morgana
Richard Wilson
Gaius
Angel Coulby
Gwen
John Hurt
The Great Dragon (voice)
Erin Richards
Eira
Alexander Vlahos
Mordred
Peter Guinness
Ari
Tom Hopper
Sir Percival
Rupert Young
Sir Leon
John Lynch
Balinor
Eoin Macken
Sir Gwaine
Jake Michie
Writer
Justin Molotnikov
Director
Sam McCurdy
Director of Photography
Stewart James
Stunts
Guy List
Stunts
Matthew Stirling
Stunts
Andy Merchant
Stunts
Matt Sherren
Stunts
Shane Steyn
Stunts
Nick McKinless
Stunts
Tony Lucken
Stunt Coordinator
Mark Slaughter
Stunts
Ray Nicholas
Stunts
James Cox
Stunts
Levan Doran
Stunts
Paul Howell
Stunts
Chris Pollard
Stunts
Simon Reglar
Editor
13. The Diamond of the Day (2)
And so it seems the Prophets did not lie. As the great battle rages on Camlann's mighty plain, Merlin faces his moment of destiny. Can he find the strength to save the man he made a King; the Camelot they fought to build; and the brotherhood they shared?
Colin Morgan
Merlin
Bradley James
Arthur
Katie McGrath
Morgana
Richard Wilson
Gaius
Angel Coulby
Gwen
John Hurt
The Great Dragon (voice)
Tom Hopper
Percival
Erin Richards
Eira
Rupert Young
Leon
Alexander Vlahos
Mordred