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Merlin S3E1 — The Tears of Uther Pendragon (1)

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Merlin•Season 3•Episode 1

The Tears of Uther Pendragon (1)

8.3/10 · 1,089 votesSep 11, 201043 min

Ranked #4 of 13 in Season 3•+0.2 vs season avg

A year after her disappearance and when almost all hope is lost, Morgana returns to Camelot. While Merlin is afraid she might remember the circumstances of her disappearance and give him away in front of the king, a delighted Uther announces a banquet to celebrate.

Directed byJeremy Webb

Written byJulian Jones

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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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Julian Jones

Julian Jones

Writer

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Dale Elena McCready

Director of Photography

Jeremy Webb

Jeremy Webb

Director

A

Andreas Petrides

Stunt Coordinator

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Guy List

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Neil Finnighan

Neil Finnighan

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Simon Reglar

Simon Reglar

Editor

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Helen Steinway Bailey

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Marc Cass

Marc Cass

Stunts

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Gary Kane

Stunts

S

Seon Rogers

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"The Tears of Uther Pendragon (1)" is episode 1 of Merlin season 3. It scored 8.3/10 from 1,089 votes, ranking #4 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Jeremy Webb and written by Julian Jones, it aired on September 11, 2010.

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