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Merlin S5E3 — The Death Song of Uther Pendragon

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Merlin•Season 5•Episode 3

The Death Song of Uther Pendragon

8.1/10 · 932 votesOct 20, 201243 min

Ranked #7 of 13 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

When a stranger gives Arthur the power to summon the dead, the king finds himself torn between head and heart. Unable to resist temptation, he seizes the chance to speak to the person he misses most – his father, Uther Pendragon. But the spirit world is

Directed byJustin Molotnikov

Written byHoward Overman

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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

Crew5

Howard Overman

Howard Overman

Writer

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Jeremy Strachan

Editor

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Dale Elena McCready

Director of Photography

J

Justin Molotnikov

Director

David Forman

David Forman

Stunt Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"The Death Song of Uther Pendragon" is episode 3 of Merlin season 5. It scored 8.1/10 from 932 votes, ranking #7 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Justin Molotnikov and written by Howard Overman, it aired on October 20, 2012.

Next: E4 · Another's Sorrow Best of Season 5