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Merlin S2E12 — The Fires of Idirsholas (1)

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Merlin•Season 2•Episode 12

The Fires of Idirsholas (1)

8.6/10 · 1,060 votesDec 12, 200944 min

Ranked #2 of 13 in Season 2•+0.6 vs season avg

For the first time in over 300 years the fires of Idirsholas burn and Gaius is worried that a sorcerer has revived the deadly Knights of Medhir. Morgause returns and is determined to end Uther's reign at Camelot.

Directed byJeremy Webb

Written byJulian Jones

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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)

Crew12

Julian Jones

Julian Jones

Writer

J

Jeremy Strachan

Editor

D

Dale Elena McCready

Director of Photography

Jeremy Webb

Jeremy Webb

Director

Mike Lambert

Mike Lambert

Stunts

A

Andreas Petrides

Stunt Coordinator

Derek Lea

Derek Lea

Stunts

Rick English

Rick English

Stunts

G

Guy List

Stunts

A

Andy Merchant

Stunts

A

Arran Topham

Stunts

Erol Mehmet

Erol Mehmet

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"The Fires of Idirsholas (1)" is episode 12 of Merlin season 2. It scored 8.6/10 from 1,060 votes, ranking #2 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Jeremy Webb and written by Julian Jones, it aired on December 12, 2009.

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