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Merlin

Drama: SciFi & Fantasy

Fantasy drama based on the legend of King Arthur and Merlin.

Merlin: Series 3

Emilia Fox

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Merlin: Series 3: Episode 5: The Crystal Cave

The Crystal Cave

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Episode 5: The Crystal Cave

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BBC One - Merlin, Series 3, The Crystal Cave

Merlin is given a glimpse of a dark future, and tries to change the course of destiny.

Fantasy drama. Merlin is given a glimpse of a dark future, and does all he can to change the course of destiny. However, his actions have fatal consequences.

When Merlin has an unexpected meeting with the mysterious Taliesin, the wizened old sorcerer takes the young warlock to the crystal cave and shows him a glimpse of the future. But this gift turns out to be more of a curse when, to his horror, Merlin sees Morgana, set to kill Uther. 

Merlin knows he must do all that he can to stop the future from playing out. But changing the pages of destiny is a dangerous game, and his actions have fatal consequences. With the whole of Camelot in a state of grief, can the young warlock undo the damage he has caused, or is it too late?

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Fantasy-drama based on Arthurian Legend - the battle for Camelot is about to begin.

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