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Merlin S4E10 — A Herald of the New Age

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Merlin•Season 4•Episode 10

A Herald of the New Age

7.8/10 · 873 votesDec 3, 201143 min

Ranked #12 of 13 in Season 4•−0.4 vs season avg

The Camelot Knights stumble across an eerie shrine deep in the forest, its chilling atmosphere betraying a dark history best left undisturbed, as the magical drama continues. But when Elyan ignores Merlin's warning, his actions spark a chain of events more frightening than anyone could possibly

Directed byJeremy Webb

Written byHoward Overman

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Cast11

Colin Morgan

Colin Morgan

Merlin

Angel Coulby

Angel Coulby

Gwen

Bradley James

Bradley James

Arthur Pendragon

Katie McGrath

Katie McGrath

Morgana

Richard Wilson

Richard Wilson

Gaius

John Hurt

John Hurt

Kilgharrah (voice)

Nathaniel Parker

Nathaniel Parker

Agravaine de Bois

Eoin Macken

Eoin Macken

Gwaine

Tom Hopper

Tom Hopper

Percival

Tomiwa Edun

Tomiwa Edun

Elyan

Santiago Cabrera

Santiago Cabrera

Lancelot

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Howard Overman

Howard Overman

Writer

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Elen Pierce Lewis

Editor

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Dale Elena McCready

Director of Photography

Jeremy Webb

Jeremy Webb

Director

Andy Bennett

Andy Bennett

Stunt Coordinator

Gary Arthurs

Gary Arthurs

Stunt Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"A Herald of the New Age" is episode 10 of Merlin season 4. It scored 7.8/10 from 873 votes, ranking #12 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Jeremy Webb and written by Howard Overman, it aired on December 3, 2011.

Next: E11 · The Hunter's Heart Best of Season 4