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Merlin S5E5 — The Disir

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Merlin•Season 5•Episode 5

The Disir

8.0/10 · 872 votesNov 3, 201244 min

Ranked #8 of 13 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

In the inky depths of an ancient pool, three soothsayers cast a dark judgment upon the King of Camelot. But despite Merlin’s warnings, headstrong Arthur refuses to take the words of the Disir seriously and their fury rains down on Camelot. Only the greatest sacrifice can

Directed byAshley Way

Written byRichard McBrien

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Arthur's Bane (1)

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Arthur's Bane (2)

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The Death Song of Uther Pendragon

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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

Crew8

E

Elen Pierce Lewis

Editor

A

Ashley Way

Director

A

Ashley Rowe

Director of Photography

David R. Grant

David R. Grant

Stunts

David Forman

David Forman

Stunt Coordinator

R

Richard McBrien

Writer

Bobby Holland Hanton

Bobby Holland Hanton

Stunts

Charles Jarman

Charles Jarman

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"The Disir" is episode 5 of Merlin season 5. It scored 8.0/10 from 872 votes, ranking #8 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Ashley Way and written by Richard McBrien, it aired on November 3, 2012.

Next: E6 · The Dark Tower Best of Season 5