Merlin: Season 5
The epic fifth and final series of Merlin finds Camelot at the height of its golden age. Arthur has never felt stronger, supported by Queen Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table at his side. However, even as Camelot flowers, the seeds of its destruction are being sown. As the forces of darkness gather, only Merlin stands between Arthur and a fate that has been written since the dawn of time.
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Merlin is a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers.
- Arthur is the heir to the crown of Camelot, and the two share an unlikely friendship.
- The series is a British fantasy adventure drama television programme loosely based on Arthurian legends.
- The show focuses on the close relations and relationship between Merlin and King Arthur.
Season overview
The epic fifth and final series of Merlin finds Camelot at the height of its golden age. Arthur has never felt stronger, supported by Queen Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table at his side. However, even as Camelot flowers, the seeds of its destruction are being sown. As the forces of darkness gather, only Merlin stands between Arthur and a fate that has been written since the dawn of time.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Arthur's Bane (1)
Oct 6, 2012 · 43 min
Camelot faces a new golden age, but even as the city flowers, the dark seeds of destruction are being sown. In the frozen wastelands of the north, men are disappearing without a tr
Arthur's Bane (2)
Oct 13, 2012 · 44 min
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. Wh
The Death Song of Uther Pendragon
Oct 20, 2012 · 43 min
When a stranger gives Arthur the power to summon the dead, the king finds himself torn between head and heart. Unable to resist temptation, he seizes the chance to speak to the pe
Another's Sorrow
Oct 27, 2012 · 43 min
With Princess Mithian as the perfect bait, Morgana conjures a deception so powerful that the whole of Camelot is taken in - even Merlin himself. But as the storm clouds gather, wil
The Disir
Nov 3, 2012 · 44 min
In the inky depths of an ancient pool, three soothsayers cast a dark judgment upon the King of Camelot. But despite Merlin’s warnings, headstrong Arthur refuses to take the words
The Dark Tower
Nov 10, 2012 · 43 min
When Gwen is snatched from Camelot without warning, Merlin knows there can be only one person responsible: Morgana. Arthur is determined to rescue his Queen – but it's not going to
A Lesson in Vengeance
Nov 17, 2012 · 43 min
Darkness steals into the very heart of Camelot, as Morgana and her puppet Queen hatch a sinister plan to murder the King. But when stable hand Tyr Seward becomes caught in the cro
The Hollow Queen
Nov 24, 2012 · 43 min
When Merlin agrees to help a young Druid boy, he has no choice but to leave Camelot on a dangerous mission. And with the citadel distracted by the visit of the fearsome Sarrum of
With All My Heart
Dec 1, 2012 · 43 min
Merlin knows he must act fast before Morgana’s twisted control over Gwen gets further out of hand. But only the most powerful magic can save the Queen and this will not be easy, e
The Kindness of Strangers
Dec 8, 2012 · 43 min
Morgana leads a terrifying manhunt in pursuit of her old foe Alator of the Catha, for she knows without doubt that he can tell her exactly where to find Emrys. Merlin's life is in
The Drawing of the Dark
Dec 15, 2012 · 43 min
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 desp
The Diamond of the Day (1)
Dec 22, 2012 · 43 min
High in the mountains, a great horde gathers; Morgana prepares for war with a vengeful Mordred at her side. Merlin feels the weight of his destiny like never before as the ancient
The Diamond of the Day (2)
Dec 24, 2012 · 48 min
And so it seems the Prophets did not lie. As the great battle rages on Camlann's mighty plain, Merlin faces his moment of destiny. Can he find the strength to save the man he made