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Merlin S2E7 — The Witchfinder

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Merlin•Season 2•Episode 7

The Witchfinder

8.2/10 · 1,096 votesNov 7, 200944 min

Ranked #4 of 13 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

In his determination to rule magic out of Camelot forever, Uther hires the services of Aredian, a terrifying witch hunter who is most feared due to the fact that he stops at nothing in the quest to uncover all and every kind of sorcery. Even though

Directed byJeremy Webb

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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D

Dale Elena McCready

Director of Photography

Jake Michie

Jake Michie

Writer

Jeremy Webb

Jeremy Webb

Director

Derek Lea

Derek Lea

Stunts

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Paul Heasman

Stunt Coordinator

Simon Reglar

Simon Reglar

Editor

A

Alan Stuart

Stunts

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Lee Sheward

Stunt Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"The Witchfinder" is episode 7 of Merlin season 2. It scored 8.2/10 from 1,096 votes, ranking #4 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Jeremy Webb and written by Jake Michie, it aired on November 7, 2009.

Next: E8 · The Sins of the Father Best of Season 2