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Merlin S1E2 — Valiant

7.5

Merlin•Season 1•Episode 2

Valiant

7.5/10 · 1,519 votesSep 27, 200845 min

Ranked #11 of 13 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

Camelot is hosting its annual sword tournament and knights from throughout the realm have come to compete for its coveted title. Amongst those hoping to win the crown is Knight Valiant.

Directed byJames Hawes

Written byHoward Overman

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Cast7

Colin Morgan

Colin Morgan

Merlin

Angel Coulby

Angel Coulby

Gwen

Bradley James

Bradley James

Arthur Pendragon

Katie McGrath

Katie McGrath

Morgana

Anthony Stewart Head

Anthony Stewart Head

Uther Pendragon

Richard Wilson

Richard Wilson

Gaius

John Hurt

John Hurt

Kilgharrah (voice)

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James Hawes

James Hawes

Director

J

Jeremy Strachan

Editor

S

Stevie Herbert

Production Design

G

Geoffrey Wharton

Director of Photography

D

David Harvey

Line Producer

S

Sue de Beauvoir

Producer

Howard Overman

Howard Overman

Writer

Mike Lambert

Mike Lambert

Stunts

A

Andreas Petrides

Stunt Coordinator

Buster Reeves

Buster Reeves

Stunts

Derek Lea

Derek Lea

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"Valiant" is episode 2 of Merlin season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 1,519 votes, ranking #11 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by James Hawes and written by Howard Overman, it aired on September 27, 2008.

Next: E3 · The Mark of Nimueh Best of Season 1