Fantasy drama. Morgana's nightmares spill into waking hours and she becomes terrified that she has the power of magic. Merlin knows she needs the truth.
When Morgana's nightmares spill into waking hours, she becomes terrified that she has magical powers. Gaius is determined to keep her in the dark for her own good but Merlin won't stand by and watch his friend suffer. He knows exactly what she's going through and he knows she needs the truth. Is Merlin about to reveal his secret at last?
Wilfully disobeying Gaius, Merlin risks everything to help Morgana, not knowing what the far-reaching consequences might be. Lives are put in danger, loyalties are tested, and Morgana is reunited with the strange young druid boy Mordred, who the dragon predicted would one day kill Arthur.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Aglain | Colin Salmon |
| Merlin | Colin Morgan |
| Uther Pendragon | Anthony Head |
| Gaius | Richard Wilson |
| Voice of the Dragon | John Hurt |
| Arthur | Bradley James |
| Morgana | Katie McGrath |
| Gwen | Angel Coulby |
| Mordred | Asa Butterfield |
| Forridel | Beth Cordingly |
| Sir Leon | Rupert Young |
| Writer | Ben Vanstone |
| Executive Producer | Johnny Capps |
| Executive Producer | Julian Murphy |
| Director | Jeremy Webb |
Creating magic and illusion for a rollercoaster script
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