Episode 2.7 ~ The Witchfinder (7th November 2009)

Written by Jake Michie

Directed by Jeremy Webb

Plot ~ When a woman witnesses the results of some of Merlin's magic Uther becomes even more determined to rid his kingdom of sorcery and brings in an infamous witch hunter Aredian (Charles Dance).

Morgana is fearful that her secret will be discovered and Gaius is concerned for himself and Merlin. Aredian starts bringing young woman in front of the King who have supposedly witnessed magic in Camelot. The witch hunter makes out that magic is practised all over Camelot.

Merlin is identified as a witness to the original magic and when he can't corroborate the woman's version of events, Aredian starts to suspect him. Aredian is known to Gaius already and Uther tells Arthur that the physician did once practise magic.

Aredian searches Gaius room for evidence against Merlin. He finds a medallion which belongs to Gaius and the physician is arrested. Aredian tries to get a confession from Gaius and tells him that he believes Merlin and Morgana are guilty as well. In the case of Morgana, Aredian finds out that Gaius has been treating her for nightmares.

Gaius confesses to sorcery to save the other two but it appears that Aredian will not be happy with just burning him to death. Can Merlin and Arthur save Gaius and Morgana?

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