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Merlin S5E8 — The Hollow Queen

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Merlin•Season 5•Episode 8

The Hollow Queen

7.9/10 · 827 votesNov 24, 201243 min

Ranked #11 of 13 in Season 5•−0.3 vs season avg

When Merlin agrees to help a young Druid boy, he has no choice but to leave Camelot on a dangerous mission. And with the citadel distracted by the visit of the fearsome Sarrum of Amata, it seems that no one will notice his absence. But as the

Directed byAlice Troughton

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

Crew9

Julian Jones

Julian Jones

Writer

G

Guy List

Stunts

M

Matt Sherren

Stunts

Alice Troughton

Alice Troughton

Director

T

Tom White

Editor

A

Ashley Rowe

Director of Photography

David Forman

David Forman

Stunt Coordinator

M

Michael Byrch

Stunts

Tony Lucken

Tony Lucken

Stunt Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"The Hollow Queen" is episode 8 of Merlin season 5. It scored 7.9/10 from 827 votes, ranking #11 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Alice Troughton and written by Julian Jones, it aired on November 24, 2012.

Next: E9 · With All My Heart Best of Season 5