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Merlin S2E2 — The Once and Future Queen

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Merlin•Season 2•Episode 2

The Once and Future Queen

8.1/10 · 1,161 votesSep 26, 200944 min

Ranked #6 of 13 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

Arthur is determined to win an upcoming jousting competition at Camelot. Gwen challenges Arthur to give up his spoilt ways after he goes undercover with her and Merlin. Myror shows up at Camelot determined to kill Arthur. Arthur is determined to prove himself and win

Directed byJeremy Webb

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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Howard Overman

Howard Overman

Writer

J

Jeremy Strachan

Editor

D

Dale Elena McCready

Director of Photography

Jeremy Webb

Jeremy Webb

Director

G

Gary Connery

Stunt Coordinator

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Lionel Dufourcq

Stunts

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Frédéric Laforet

Stunts

G

Guillaume Castillon

Stunts

P

Patrice Cossonneau

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"The Once and Future Queen" is episode 2 of Merlin season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 1,161 votes, ranking #6 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Jeremy Webb and written by Howard Overman, it aired on September 26, 2009.

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