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Camelot S1E2 — The Sword and the Crown
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Camelot•Season 1•Episode 2

The Sword and the Crown

7.3/10 · 546 votesApr 1, 201145 min

Ranked #1 of 10 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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Morgana faces opposition in her alliance with King Lot. Meanwhile, Arthur acquires the sword in the stone and is crowned King.

Directed byCiarán Donnelly
Written byChris Chibnall
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Joseph Fiennes

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Merlin

Jamie Campbell Bower

Jamie Campbell Bower

King Arthur

Tamsin Egerton

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Peter Mooney

Peter Mooney

Sir Kay

Philip Winchester

Philip Winchester

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Eva Green

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Diarmaid Murtagh

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Clive Standen

Clive Standen

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Chris Chibnall

Chris Chibnall

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Ciarán Donnelly

Ciarán Donnelly

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Episode Summary

"The Sword and the Crown" is episode 2 of Camelot season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 546 votes, ranking #1 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Ciarán Donnelly and written by Chris Chibnall, it aired on April 1, 2011.

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