Merlin Episode 4.01 The Darkest Hour (Part 1)
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Merlin Episode 4.01 The Darkest Hour (Part 1)

Episode Premiere
Oct 1, 2011
Genre
Drama, Family, Fantasy
Production Company
Shine Television, FremantleMedia Enterprises
Official Site
http://www.syfy.com/merlin/
Episode Premiere
Oct 1, 2011
Genre
Drama, Family, Fantasy
Period
2008 - 2013
Production Co
Shine Television, FremantleMedia Enterprises
Distributor
Syfy, BBC
Official Site
http://www.syfy.com/merlin/
Director
Alice Troughton
Screenwriter
Julian Jones
Main Cast
  • Colin Morgan as Old Merlin / Emrys
  • Bradley James as King Arthur Pendragon
  • Angel Coulby
  • Katie McGrath as Morgana
  • Richard Wilson
  • Alexander Vlahos
  • Tom Hopper
  • Rupert Young
  • Eoin Macken as Sir Gwaine / Gwaine
  • Adetomiwa Edun
  • Santiago Cabrera
  • Miranda Raison
  • Anthony Head
  • Ben Daniels
  • Warwick Davies
  • John Lynch

Merlin faces his toughest challenge yet when Morgana's blinkered determination threatens not only Arthur's future, but also the very balance of the world. With her magic stronger than ever, the sorceress summons the mighty Callieach to tear open the veil between the worlds. Hellish creatures pour forth, killing all who succumb to their touch. With Uther a shadow of his former self, it falls to Arthur and his loyal knights, including Lancelot, to protect the kingdom. But it will take more than just swords to vanquish their enemy and Merlin is shocked to the core when he discovers the only way to restore the equilibrium requires a sacrifice of unimaginable proportions.