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Merlin S2E8 — The Sins of the Father

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Merlin•Season 2•Episode 8

The Sins of the Father

8.4/10 · 1,102 votesNov 14, 200944 min

Ranked #3 of 13 in Season 2•+0.4 vs season avg

Arthur is challenged to a duel by a mysterious warrior. Arthur and Merlin then find themselves on a quest on Morgause's behalf. A dark secret is discovered by Arthur that could change Camelot forever.

Directed byMetin Hüseyin

Written byHoward Overman

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Cast7

Colin Morgan

Colin Morgan

Merlin

Angel Coulby

Angel Coulby

Gwen

Bradley James

Bradley James

Arthur Pendragon

Katie McGrath

Katie McGrath

Morgana

Anthony Stewart Head

Anthony Stewart Head

Uther Pendragon

Richard Wilson

Richard Wilson

Gaius

John Hurt

John Hurt

Kilgharrah (voice)

Crew12

J

Jeremy Strachan

Editor

D

Dale Elena McCready

Director of Photography

Howard Overman

Howard Overman

Writer

A

Andreas Petrides

Stunt Coordinator

R

Romain Vergnaud

Stunts

Y

Yann Vaille

Stunts

Jean-Marc Bellu

Jean-Marc Bellu

Stunt Coordinator

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Jason Hunjan

Stunts

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Metin Hüseyin

Director

Erol Mehmet

Erol Mehmet

Stunts

Patrick Steltzer

Patrick Steltzer

Stunts

A

Aldonio Danny Frietas

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"The Sins of the Father" is episode 8 of Merlin season 2. It scored 8.4/10 from 1,102 votes, ranking #3 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Metin Hüseyin and written by Howard Overman, it aired on November 14, 2009.

Next: E9 · The Lady of the Lake Best of Season 2