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Merlin S5E6 — The Dark Tower

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Merlin•Season 5•Episode 6

The Dark Tower

7.7/10 · 843 votesNov 10, 201243 min

Ranked #12 of 13 in Season 5•−0.5 vs season avg

When Gwen is snatched from Camelot without warning, Merlin knows there can be only one person responsible: Morgana. Arthur is determined to rescue his Queen – but it's not going to be easy, for she is locked in the Dark Tower, a place that haunts

Directed byAshley Way

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

Crew7

E

Elen Pierce Lewis

Editor

Julian Jones

Julian Jones

Writer

A

Arran Topham

Stunts

A

Ashley Way

Director

A

Ashley Rowe

Director of Photography

James Grogan

James Grogan

Stunts

David Forman

David Forman

Stunt Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"The Dark Tower" is episode 6 of Merlin season 5. It scored 7.7/10 from 843 votes, ranking #12 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Ashley Way and written by Julian Jones, it aired on November 10, 2012.

Next: E7 · A Lesson in Vengeance Best of Season 5