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Merlin S5E12 — The Diamond of the Day (1)

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Merlin•Season 5•Episode 12

The Diamond of the Day (1)

8.9/10 · 1,138 votesDec 22, 201243 min

Ranked #1 of 13 in Season 5•+0.7 vs season avg

High in the mountains, a great horde gathers; Morgana prepares for war with a vengeful Mordred at her side. Merlin feels the weight of his destiny like never before as the ancient prophecies play out with terrifying accuracy. But before he can save his beloved Camelot,

Directed byJustin Molotnikov

Written byJake Michie

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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

Crew12

Jake Michie

Jake Michie

Writer

S

Stewart James

Stunts

G

Guy List

Stunts

Matthew Stirling

Matthew Stirling

Stunts

A

Andy Merchant

Stunts

M

Matt Sherren

Stunts

Simon Reglar

Simon Reglar

Editor

Shane Steyn

Shane Steyn

Stunts

Nick McKinless

Nick McKinless

Stunts

J

Justin Molotnikov

Director

Sam McCurdy

Sam McCurdy

Director of Photography

Tony Lucken

Tony Lucken

Stunt Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"The Diamond of the Day (1)" is episode 12 of Merlin season 5. It scored 8.9/10 from 1,138 votes, ranking #1 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Justin Molotnikov and written by Jake Michie, it aired on December 22, 2012.

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