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Merlin S1E5 — Lancelot

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Merlin•Season 1•Episode 5

Lancelot

7.9/10 · 1,392 votesOct 18, 200844 min

Ranked #8 of 13 in Season 1•matches the season avg

Merlin is saved from a terrifying winged beast by a heroic stranger- a young man named Lancelot, who dreams of becoming a Knight of Camelot. In order to thank him, Merlin provides falsified records of Lancelot's noble birth and Lancelot is accepted. However, with the

Directed byEd Fraiman

Written byJake Michie

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Season 1 Episodes13

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The Dragon's Call

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Valiant

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The Mark of Nimueh

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The Poisoned Chalice

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A Remedy to Cure All Ills

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The Gates of Avalon

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The Beginning of the End

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Excalibur

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The Moment of Truth

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The Labyrinth of Gedref

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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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Ed Fraiman

Ed Fraiman

Director

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Dominic Roberts

Production Design

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Johnny Capps

Producer

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Mark Eckersley

Editor

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Julian Murphy

Producer

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Amanda Wilkie

Line Producer

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Dale Elena McCready

Director of Photography

Jake Michie

Jake Michie

Writer

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Rohan Stevenson

Original Music Composer

Rick English

Rick English

Stunts

Mike Lambert

Mike Lambert

Stunts

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Andreas Petrides

Stunt Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"Lancelot" is episode 5 of Merlin season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 1,392 votes, ranking #8 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Ed Fraiman and written by Jake Michie, it aired on October 18, 2008.

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