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In the eleventh episode of its debut season, Merlin moves away from its typical "monster-of-the-week" format to present a psychological and moral test for Prince Arthur. " The Labyrinth of Gedref " begins with an act of hubris—Arthur killing a rare unicorn—and spirals into a famine that threatens the survival of Camelot. This episode is critical to the series' overarching narrative, as it marks the first time Arthur is forced to value the lives of his people and his servant over his own pride and physical prowess.
Comparing Arthur's trials to the "Golden Bough" or other folklore tropes involving the "Wounded King." Merlin_1x11
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