Series 5

Merlin Series 5 is the fifth and final series of the highly popular drama/cult series, Merlin. It was officially commissioned by the BBC, due to popularity and anticipation. This was confirmed 24 July 2011 by Julian Murphy and Johnny Capps. Filming began on 12 March 2012 in Cardiff, Wales and Pierrefonds, France. 13 episodes have been ordered. The show will air on BBC One for the UK viewers, Network Ten for the Australian viewers, and on SyFy for US viewers.

The fifth series premiere aired on the 6th of October, 2012, with an opening two-parter, called Arthur's Bane. It is being shown in the UK at the same time as Doctor Who's seventh series. It aired on the 14th of October on Network Ten and it's expected to air in January 2013 for US viewers on SyFy.


 * Note: for US Viewers, Syfy will air all five of the unforgettable final episodes of Merlin on successive Fridays in May. Beginning May 3, new episodes will air Fridays at 10 p.m. ET/PT, starting with With All My Heart.

Main Cast

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

Recurring Cast

 * Sir Elyan – Adetomiwa Edun
 * Kilgharrah – John Hurt
 * Aithusa – Unknown Voice
 * Queen Annis – Lindsay Duncan
 * Princess Mithian – Janet Montgomery
 * Uther Pendragon – Anthony Head
 * Dochraid – Maureen Carr
 * Alator - Gary Lewis
 * King Odin - Fintan McKeown
 * Audrey - Zee Asha
 * Balinor - John Lynch
 * Freya - Unknown Actress 

Guest Cast

 * Ragnor – Stephen McCole
 * Saxon – Matthew Prowse
 * ​Ruadan – Liam Cunningham
 * King Rodor – James Fox
 * Daegal – Alfie Stewart
 * Tyr Seward – John Bradley
 * Lochru – Julian Glover
 * Eira – Erin Richards
 * Sindri – Tony Guilfoyle
 * Ari – Peter Guinness
 * Queen Mab - Kelly Wenham
 * Valdis - Jane Thorne
 * Sefa - Sophie Rundle
 * The Euchdag - Josette Simon
 * Beroun - Barry Aird
 * Niede - Frances Tomelty
 * Alrick - Gordon Munro
 * Sarrum - John Shrapnel
 * Kara - Alexandra Dowling
 * Finna - Sorcha Cusack
 * Albin - Matthew Clancy