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Merlin S5E11 — The Drawing of the Dark

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Merlin•Season 5•Episode 11

The Drawing of the Dark

8.4/10 · 870 votesDec 15, 201243 min

Ranked #4 of 13 in Season 5•+0.2 vs season avg

Mordred finds himself torn between loyalty and love, but little does he realise that the path he chooses will shape Camelot's destiny. As the drums of war beat ever louder, a desperate Merlin feels trapped by the cruel circle of fate - is he powerless to

Directed byDeclan O'Dwyer

Written byJulian Jones

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Cast8

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)

Tom Hopper

Tom Hopper

Percival

Rupert Young

Rupert Young

Leon

Crew6

Julian Jones

Julian Jones

Writer

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Ashley Rowe

Director of Photography

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Mark Thornton

Editor

Tony Lucken

Tony Lucken

Stunt Coordinator

Ray Nicholas

Ray Nicholas

Stunts

Declan O'Dwyer

Declan O'Dwyer

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Drawing of the Dark" is episode 11 of Merlin season 5. It scored 8.4/10 from 870 votes, ranking #4 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Declan O'Dwyer and written by Julian Jones, it aired on December 15, 2012.

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