As dawn breaks across the icy tundra, Merlin and Arthur are close to exhaustion. With each tortured step, the fortress of Ismere looms ever nearer and Merlin's fear intensifies. What game is Mordred playing? And what powerful secrets are Morgana and the druid Ruadan (Liam Cunningham) searching for amongst its twisted catacombs? It seems like this time, not even Merlin can stop Arthur from walking right into the lion's den... For in this bleak and transient wilderness, only one thing is certain: the great trial for Albion has finally begun.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 5 Episode 2 of Merlin resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Merlin Season 5 Episodes...

• s05e01 - Arthur's Bane: Part One
• s05e02 - Arthur's Bane: Part Two
• s05e03 - The Death Song of Uther Pendragon
• s05e04 - Another's Sorrow
• s05e05 - The Disir
• s05e06 - The Dark Tower
• s05e07 - A Lesson in Vengeance
• s05e08 - The Hollow Queen
• s05e09 - With All My Heart
• s05e10 - The Kindness of Strangers
• s05e11 - The Drawing of the Dark
• s05e12 - The Diamond of the Day: Part One
• s05e13 - The Diamond of the Day: Part Two

Merlin Show Summary

Merlin is a young warlock who arrives in the kingdom of Camelot after his mother arranges for him to stay with the court physician, Gaius. He discovers that the king, Uther Pendragon, has outlawed magic and imprisoned the last great dragon deep under the kingdom.

The dragon tells Merlin that he plays an important role: to protect Uther's son, Arthur, who will bring forth a great kingdom. When Merlin meets Arthur, he believes that he is arrogant and Arthur, likewise, views Merlin as subservient. Merlin must keep his magic secret or face being executed by Uther.