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Merlin

Drama: SciFi & Fantasy

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

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Merlin: Series 1

Colin Morgan

Joe Dempsie

Bradley James

Katie McGrath

Angel Coulby

Caroline Faber

Alexander Siddig

Anthony Head

Richard Wilson

John Hurt

Ben Vanstone

Johnny Capps

Julian Murphy

Merlin: Series 1: Episode 10: The Moment of Truth

The Moment of Truth

Episode 10

Episode 10: The Moment of Truth

BBC One - Merlin, Series 1, The Moment of Truth

Merlin faces an impossible choice when his village is attacked by a fearsome raider.

Fantasy romp. After Merlin's village is attacked by a fearsome raider, he must decide whether to reveal his sorcery to Arthur, or leave his old friends to die.

When Merlin's village is attacked by Kanan, a fearsome raider, Merlin rushes home to help - and is surprised when Gwen, Morgana and Arthur insist on coming with him.

It quickly becomes clear that the odds are stacked firmly against them. With dozens of lives at stake, Merlin's old friend William forces him to make a difficult choice. Is he prepared to use magic to save the village, and in doing so reveal his sorcery to Arthur? Or will his destiny to protect the future King lead him to keep his magic a secret, which may mean leaving his old friends to die..?

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Fantasy-drama based on Arthurian Legend - keep the magic secret.

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