Post by Matriarch Goddess on Jan 28, 2010 5:27:10 GMT -5
MerlinSeason 1
This is a synopsis for each Episode of Season 1. If you would like to discussion each episode individually then please open a separate thread for each episode.
1x01 The Dragon's Call
Merlin is sent by his mother to start a new life in Camelot, where he witnesses the execution of a man for using magic and learns he must tread carefully from now on. When he later steps in to protect Prince Arthur and encounters the Great Dragon, the young sorcerer begins an adventure that will determine his destiny.
1x02 Valiant
Knight Valiant arrives in Camelot to compete in the annual sword-fighting tournament and faces Arthur in the final. Merlin realises the combatant has a ruse to beat his opponents that could mean certain death for the prince, but struggles to convince King Uther of his findings.
1x03 The Mark of Nimueh
When the waters of Camelot are mysteriously poisoned, Uther blames Gwen and she is soon arrested and ordered to be executed. However, they are unaware that this is the magic of an evil, yet beautiful witch named Nimueh. But can Arthur and Merlin unearth the true cause before Gwen is executed for witchcraft?
First appearance of Nimueh
1x04 The Poisoned Chalice
Camelot is celebrating the union between the kingdoms of Camelot and Mercia. When Merlin meets Nimueh posing as a young girl (Carra), she tells him that Bayard of Mercia plans to poison Arthur. In an attempt to prevent this, Merlin is poisoned instead. Now Arthur must race to find an antidote before it is too late.
1x05 Lancelot
Lancelot arrives in Camelot and saves Merlin from a griffin. Merlin realises Lancelot's worth and tries to help him become a knight, despite his lack of noble blood.
First appearance of Lancelot
1x06 A Remedy to Cure All Ills
A mysterious man named Edwin apparently saves Morgana from a serious illness, and puts Gaius's position as court physician at risk. However, Gaius has reason to believe Edwin's past is linked to the darkest time in Camelot's history...and that he has dark plans for Uther and Merlin.
1x07 The Gates of Avalon
Arthur begins to fall in love with a beautiful girl, but Morgana has a strange dream of Arthur being murdered by the same girl, who arrives in Camelot with her father the next day. Merlin soon learns that the girl and her father have been banished from the land of eternal life, and that they mean to return...by any means necessary.
1x08 The Beginning of the End
A druid and his young apprentice are caught in Camelot and soon try to escape from the guards. Merlin soon hears the boy's telepathic cry for help. The guards find the druid who is soon executed, leaving the boy all on his own. However, the Great Dragon warns that Merlin should not protect the boy, for he is destined to slay Arthur.
First appearance of Mordred
1x09 Excalibur
At Arthur's coming-of-age ceremony, a mysterious black knight arrives in Camelot, challenging the knights of Camelot to mortal combat. His presence unearthes a secret from the past that Uther would prefer stayed buried.
1x10 The Moment of Truth
Merlin, Arthur, Morgana and Gwen join forces to save Merlin's village from a ruthless group of bandits but Merlin faces a terrible choice: should he use magic to save his home, or hide his power and keep Arthur's friendship?
1x11 The Labyrinth of Gedref
Arthur kills a unicorn and everybody cheers for him... except Merlin. But soon after, a curse strikes Camelot, which could see the end of the city. Merlin and Arthur must now pass the tests of Anhora, Keeper of the Unicorns, if they're to have any chance of saving Camelot.
1x12 To Kill the King
Gwen's father, Tom, helps a sorcerer named Tauren turn lead into gold using a magic stone. As Tauren escapes, Tom is caught and awaits trial. Whilst looking for Gwen, Morgana finds the magic stone, and Merlin can sense it. When Tom is killed by Uther's guards, Morgana joins forces with Tauren, seeking revenge on Uther.
1x13 Le Morte d'Arthur
On a hunting trip, Arthur comes face to face with an extremely dangerous monster of the Old Religion. When Gaius informs them that it can only be killed by magic, Uther refuses to listen and sends out his knights to kill it. In the ensuing battle, Arthur is fatally wounded and Merlin must go to the Isle of the Blessed to save him. But will he be able to pay the price?
Last appearance of Nimueh