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Merlin S3E8 — The Eye of the Phoenix

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Merlin•Season 3•Episode 8

The Eye of the Phoenix

8.6/10 · 1,044 votesOct 30, 201044 min

Ranked #3 of 13 in Season 3•+0.5 vs season avg

Arthur embarks alone on a quest to prove himself worthy of the Camelot throne by retrieving the Golden Trident from the Fisher King. With the Prince beyond the protection of the citadel, Morgana takes the opportunity to use her dark magic. She gives him a precious

Directed byAlice Troughton

Written byJulian Jones

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Gwaine

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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

William Willoughby

William Willoughby

Stunts

Simon Reglar

Simon Reglar

Editor

Alice Troughton

Alice Troughton

Director

Richard Hansen

Richard Hansen

Stunts

R

Rob Cooper

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"The Eye of the Phoenix" is episode 8 of Merlin season 3. It scored 8.6/10 from 1,044 votes, ranking #3 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Alice Troughton and written by Julian Jones, it aired on October 30, 2010.

Next: E9 · Love in the Time of Dragons Best of Season 3