8.4

Merlin•Season 5•Episode 2

Arthur's Bane (2)

8.4/10 · 1,000 votesOct 13, 201244 min

Ranked #3 of 13 in Season 5•+0.2 vs season avg

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As dawn breaks across the icy tundra, Merlin and Arthur are close to exhaustion. With each tortured step, the fortress of Ismere looms ever nearer and Merlin's fear intensifies. What game is Mordred playing? And what powerful secrets are Morgana and the druid Ruadan (Liam

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Seasons5

All 1 2 3 4 5

Season 5 Episodes13

E1 8.5

Arthur's Bane (1)

E2 8.4Now viewing

Arthur's Bane (2)

E3 8.1

The Death Song of Uther Pendragon

Another's Sorrow

The Disir

The Dark Tower

A Lesson in Vengeance

E8 7.9

The Hollow Queen

E9 8.3

With All My Heart

E10 8.0

The Kindness of Strangers

E11 8.4

The Drawing of the Dark

E12 8.9

The Diamond of the Day (1)

E13 8.2

The Diamond of the Day (2)

Cast8

Colin Morgan

Merlin

Angel Coulby

Gwen

Bradley James

Arthur Pendragon

Katie McGrath

Morgana

Richard Wilson

Gaius

John Hurt

Kilgharrah (voice)

Tom Hopper

Percival

Rupert Young

Leon

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Episode Summary

"Arthur's Bane (2)" is episode 2 of Merlin season 5. It scored 8.4/10 from 1,000 votes, ranking #3 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.2). It aired on October 13, 2012.

Next: E3 · The Death Song of Uther Pendragon Best of Season 5