Episode
Merlin: The Darkest Hour (1)
Overview
Evil sorceress Morgana summons mighty gatekeeper the Cailleach, who opens a door to another world from which hellish creatures pour forth. As Arthur and his loyal knights take up arms, Merlin discovers the only thing that will stop them is an unimaginable sacrifice.
Details
- Series
- Merlin
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2011-10-01
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
The Darkest Hour (1) is Episode 1 in Season 4 of Merlin. It aired on 2011-10-01. The runtime is 44 min.
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Episode 6: A Servant of Two Masters
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Episode 7: The Secret Sharer
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When Sir Lancelot returns from the dead, old feelings reignite, as the drama continues. Gwen must fight temptation before she commits an unspeakable act of betrayal; one that would destroy the legacy of Camelot forever.
With heads and hearts thrown into turmoil, Merlin becomes suspicious. Can a man really defy death, or is there something more sinister at play?
Episode 10: A Herald of the New Age
The Camelot Knights stumble across an eerie shrine deep in the forest, its chilling atmosphere betraying a dark history best left undisturbed, as the magical drama continues.
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Episode 11: The Hunter's Heart
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Episode 12: The Sword in the Stone (1)
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