The Drawing of the Dark

"You've gone too far! You will pay Merlin!"

- Mordred to Merlin

The Drawing of the Dark is the eleventh episode of the fifth series of Merlin.

Synopsis
Mordred finds himself torn between loyalty and love, but little does he realise that the path he chooses will shape Camelot's destiny.

As the drums of war beat ever louder, a desperate Merlin feels trapped by the cruel circle of fate - is he powerless to stop his dreams of Albion from crumbling to dust?

Plot
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Main Cast

 * Merlin - Colin Morgan
 * King Arthur - Bradley James
 * Guinevere Pendragon - Angel Coulby
 * Morgana - Katie McGrath
 * Sir Gwaine - Eoin Macken
 * Sir Leon - Rupert Young
 * Sir Percival - Tom Hopper
 * Gaius - Richard Wilson
 * Mordred - Alexander Vlahos

Recurring Cast

 * Kilgharrah - John Hurt

Guest Cast

 * Kara - Alexandra Dowling

Trivia

 * There is no news of Aithusa appearing in this episode.
 * This episode may mark Mordred's betrayal of Arthur and Camelot as it is implied that Kara, his love interest may be executed and he blames Merlin (implied by the promo) and/or Arthur for her fate.

Broadcast
The Drawing of the Dark December 15, 2012 - 8.15pm BBC One

Dialogue Teasers
“He’s beguiled you, he’s beguiled you all”

“I can’t believe you’d say that”

“Your secret is safe with me. You have my word”

“Please, I mean you no harm”

“In your words, I hear the voice of Morgana”

“She has always lived inside my heart”

“I’d never let something like this ruin our friendship”

“Tell me you wouldn't do the same, for the woman you love”

“We will leave Camelot and never return.”

“How will one more death bring about the peace we long for”

Watch the Episode
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