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Merlin S3E12 — The Coming of Arthur (1)

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Merlin•Season 3•Episode 12

The Coming of Arthur (1)

8.7/10 · 1,039 votesNov 27, 201043 min

Ranked #2 of 13 in Season 3•+0.6 vs season avg

Arthur and Merlin embark on a dangerous mission to capture the Cup of Life, a powerful magical artifact that carries the gift of immortality. However, before they are able to retrieve the Cup they fall prey to Jarl, an unscrupulous slave trader. They manage to

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)

Crew12

J

Jeremy Strachan

Editor

D

Dale Elena McCready

Director of Photography

Jake Michie

Jake Michie

Writer

Jeremy Webb

Jeremy Webb

Director

A

Andreas Petrides

Stunt Coordinator

S

Stewart James

Stunts

Jean-Marc Bellu

Jean-Marc Bellu

Stunt Coordinator

Marc Cass

Marc Cass

Stunt Coordinator

J

Jason Hunjan

Stunts

G

Gary Kane

Stunts

Richard Hansen

Richard Hansen

Stunts

Richard Bradshaw

Richard Bradshaw

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"The Coming of Arthur (1)" is episode 12 of Merlin season 3. It scored 8.7/10 from 1,039 votes, ranking #2 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Jeremy Webb and written by Jake Michie, it aired on November 27, 2010.

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