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Merlin S3E6 — The Changeling

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Merlin•Season 3•Episode 6

The Changeling

7.4/10 · 927 votesOct 16, 201044 min

Ranked #12 of 13 in Season 3•−0.7 vs season avg

Uther pressures Arthur into an arranged marriage with a visiting princess, Elena, though Merlin soon has reservations after discovering that Elena may not exactly be who she claims to be. As he tries to uncover the princess' dark secret, he learns that Elena's nanny is

Directed byDavid Moore

Written byLucy Watkins

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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)

Crew6

F

Fiona Colbeck

Editor

David Moore

David Moore

Director

A

Andreas Petrides

Stunt Coordinator

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Lucy Watkins

Writer

T

Tina Maskell

Stunts

P

Peter Greenhalgh

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"The Changeling" is episode 6 of Merlin season 3. It scored 7.4/10 from 927 votes, ranking #12 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by David Moore and written by Lucy Watkins, it aired on October 16, 2010.

Next: E7 · The Castle of Fyrien Best of Season 3