Merlin series 2
| Merlin | |
|---|---|
| Season 2 | |
 Complete DVD set box art | |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC |
| Original release | 19 September – 19 December 2009 |
| Series chronology | |
The second series of Merlin, is a British fantasy television series which began on 19 September 2009 and ended on 14 December 2012. Series two regular cast members include Colin Morgan, Bradley James, Katie McGrath, Angel Coulby, Anthony Head, Richard Wilson, and John Hurt as the voice of the Great Dragon. Series two contains thirteen episodes and had 5.77 million viewers for the premiere with 6.64 million viewers for the series finale. Series 2 was the first series to have a two-parter and the only series to have a two-parter mid-series. BBC renewed the show for the third series which premiered on 11 September 2010.
Cast
Starring
- Colin Morgan as Merlin
- Bradley James as Arthur
- Angel Coulby as Gwen
- Katie McGrath as Morgana
- Anthony Head as Uther Pendragon
- Richard Wilson as Gaius
Recurring
- John Hurt as the Great Dragon (voice)
- Emilia Fox as Morgause
- Rupert Young as Sir Leon
- Michael Cronin as Geoffrey of Monmouth
- Asa Butterfield as Mordred (Young)
Guest stars
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Plot: Merlin continues to serve Prince Arthur while concealing his magical abilities in a kingdom where they are outlawed. New adventures arise in the form of trolls, witchfinders, Druids, the return of an old friend and Dragonlords, While Merlin continues to ensure Arthur grows into the Once and Future King and Arthur and Gwen start to see each other in a new light, a new threat prepares to come to Camelot and a friend will have to make a choice that will alter the legend...forever.
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | UK viewers (millions) [1] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1 | "The Curse of Cornelius Sigan" | David Moore | Julian Jones | 19 September 2009 | 5.77 |
| 15 | 2 | "The Once and Future Queen" | Jeremy Webb | Howard Overman | 26 September 2009 | 5.94 |
| 16 | 3 | "The Nightmare Begins" | Jeremy Webb | Ben Vanstone | 3 October 2009 | 6.09 |
| 17 | 4 | "Lancelot and Guinevere" | David Moore | Howard Overman | 10 October 2009 | 5.69 |
| 18 | 5 | "Beauty and the Beast - Part 1" | David Moore | Jake Michie | 24 October 2009 | 5.53 |
| 19 | 6 | "Beauty and the Beast - Part 2" | Metin Huseyin | Ben Vanstone | 31 October 2009 | 6.14 |
| 20 | 7 | "The Witchfinder" | Jeremy Webb | Jake Michie | 7 November 2009 | 5.62 |
| 21 | 8 | "The Sins of the Father" | Metin Huseyin | Howard Overman | 14 November 2009 | 6.16 |
| 22 | 9 | "The Lady of the Lake" | Metin Huseyin | Julian Jones | 21 November 2009 | 6.30 |
| 23 | 10 | "Sweet Dreams" | Alice Troughton | Lucy Watkins | 28 November 2009 | 6.02 |
| 24 | 11 | "The Witch's Quickening" | Alice Troughton | Jake Michie | 5 December 2009 | 6.01 |
| 25 | 12 | "The Fires of Idirsholas" | Jeremy Webb | Julian Jones | 12 December 2009 | 6.01 |
| 26 | 13 | "The Last Dragonlord" | Jeremy Webb | Julian Jones | 19 December 2009 | 6.64 |
References
- ^ "Weekly Viewing Summary (see relevant week)". BARB. Archived from the original on 8 November 2008.
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