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Merlin S3E5 — The Crystal Cave

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Merlin•Season 3•Episode 5

The Crystal Cave

8.1/10 · 966 votesOct 9, 201044 min

Ranked #8 of 13 in Season 3•matches the season avg

After an unexpected meeting with the enigmatic old sorcerer Taliesin, the wizard takes Merlin to the crystal cave allowing him to witness a glimpse of the future. However, this gesture turns out to be more of a curse than a gift when, much to his

Directed byAlice Troughton

Written byJulian Jones

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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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Julian Jones

Julian Jones

Writer

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Dale Elena McCready

Director of Photography

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Andreas Petrides

Stunt Coordinator

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Kim McGarrity

Stunts

Alice Troughton

Alice Troughton

Director

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Crispin Green

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Crystal Cave" is episode 5 of Merlin season 3. It scored 8.1/10 from 966 votes, ranking #8 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Alice Troughton and written by Julian Jones, it aired on October 9, 2010.

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