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Merlin S2E5 — Beauty and the Beast (1)

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Merlin•Season 2•Episode 5

Beauty and the Beast (1)

7.4/10 · 1,144 votesOct 24, 200943 min

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

Lady Catrina and her strange servant Jonas arrive in Camelot, where they are welcome to stay by a most delighted king Uther, who becomes captivated by his latest guest. Arthur, on the contrary, far from sharing his father's enthusiasm and in the sight of the

Directed byDavid Moore

Written byJake Michie

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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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F

Fiona Colbeck

Editor

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Dale Elena McCready

Director of Photography

David Moore

David Moore

Director

Jake Michie

Jake Michie

Writer

A

Andreas Petrides

Stunt Coordinator

Marc Cass

Marc Cass

Stunt Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"Beauty and the Beast (1)" is episode 5 of Merlin season 2. It scored 7.4/10 from 1,144 votes, ranking #13 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by David Moore and written by Jake Michie, it aired on October 24, 2009.

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