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Merlin S4E5 — His Father's Son

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Merlin•Season 4•Episode 5

His Father's Son

8.1/10 · 909 votesOct 29, 201143 min

Ranked #9 of 13 in Season 4•−0.1 vs season avg

Arthur faces his first true test as King when he incurs the wrath of the formidable Queen Annis. With the lives of thousands hanging in the balance, Arthur must find the strength to be his own man and become the leader Camelot so desperately needs.

Directed byAlex Pillai

Written byJake Michie

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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

Crew8

Jake Michie

Jake Michie

Writer

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Andreas Petrides

Stunt Coordinator

Gary Arthurs

Gary Arthurs

Stunts

C

Crispin Green

Editor

Richard Bradshaw

Richard Bradshaw

Stunts

A

Ashley Rowe

Director of Photography

Andy Bennett

Andy Bennett

Stunt Coordinator

Alex Pillai

Alex Pillai

Director

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Episode Summary

"His Father's Son" is episode 5 of Merlin season 4. It scored 8.1/10 from 909 votes, ranking #9 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Alex Pillai and written by Jake Michie, it aired on October 29, 2011.

Next: E6 · A Servant of Two Masters Best of Season 4