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Merlin
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The Kindness of Strangers

  • Episode aired May 10, 2013
  • TV-14
  • 43m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
744
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Katie McGrath in Merlin (2008)
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Morgana captures Alator - her former ally who later sided against her - in order to find out the identity of the legendary warlock known to the Druids as Emrys (still unaware this is Merlin)... Read allMorgana captures Alator - her former ally who later sided against her - in order to find out the identity of the legendary warlock known to the Druids as Emrys (still unaware this is Merlin). Merlin is approached by a mysterious woman, Finna, who warns him of danger and asks him ... Read allMorgana captures Alator - her former ally who later sided against her - in order to find out the identity of the legendary warlock known to the Druids as Emrys (still unaware this is Merlin). Merlin is approached by a mysterious woman, Finna, who warns him of danger and asks him to meet her at the temple of Erui. Though she is sent by Alator, Gaius suspects a trap and... Read all

  • Director
    • Declan O'Dwyer
  • Writers
    • Julian Jones
    • Jake Michie
    • Johnny Capps
  • Stars
    • John Hurt
    • Gary Lewis
    • Katie McGrath
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    744
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Declan O'Dwyer
    • Writers
      • Julian Jones
      • Jake Michie
      • Johnny Capps
    • Stars
      • John Hurt
      • Gary Lewis
      • Katie McGrath
    • 2User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    John Hurt
    John Hurt
    • The Dragon
    • (voice)
    Gary Lewis
    Gary Lewis
    • Alator
    Katie McGrath
    Katie McGrath
    • Morgana
    Bradley James
    Bradley James
    • Arthur
    Angel Coulby
    Angel Coulby
    • Gwen
    Colin Morgan
    Colin Morgan
    • Merlin
    Rupert Young
    Rupert Young
    • Sir Leon
    Eoin Macken
    Eoin Macken
    • Sir Gwaine
    Richard Wilson
    Richard Wilson
    • Gaius
    Barry Aird
    Barry Aird
    • Beroun
    Sorcha Cusack
    Sorcha Cusack
    • Finna
    Alexander Vlahos
    Alexander Vlahos
    • Mordred
    Tom Hopper
    Tom Hopper
    • Sir Percival
    Philip John Bailey
    • Knight
    • (uncredited)
    Darren Swain
    Darren Swain
    • Saxon swordfighter
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Declan O'Dwyer
    • Writers
      • Julian Jones
      • Jake Michie
      • Johnny Capps
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    8marcgreenman

    the value of friendship

    Merlin finds out who he can trust as all of his friends play their roles in saving him in one way or another. an unexpected face from the past turns out to be really important, while merlin finds out that he has an ally who he didn't know he had. once again others sacrifice their lives while merlin moves closer and closer to his destiny.
    6Calicodreamin

    what's in the box?

    Another poor soul wanders into camelot trying to help and suffers the ultimate consequence of friendship with Merlin. Decent storyline and acting; though its apparent that the show is being dragged out until the final battle scenes.

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    • Trivia
      The Welsh name Emrys can be translated & anglicised as Ambrosius.
    • Goofs
      At the picnic, Merlin stands up and walks past Gwen empty-handed. In the next shot he is still walking past Gwen but has a leather waterskin in his hand.
    • Quotes

      The Dragon: There are some things even a warlock as great as you cannot overcome. I am old, Emrys. My time has almost come.

      Merlin: No.

      The Dragon: It is the cycle of life. No more, no less.

      Merlin: What will I do without you?

      The Dragon: You will remember me.

    • Connections
      References A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)

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    • Release date
      • May 10, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • BBC Wales
      • Shine
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      • 43m
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    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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