Mordred (BBC)

Mordred is a major antagonist on the BBC show Merlin.' He was portrayed by Asa Butterfield as a child and Alexander Vlahos as an adult. '''

History
Season 1

Mordred is first introduced as a young druid boy who is visiting Camelot with his master. After his master is arrested for being a magic user, he calls out to Merlin telepathically in order to obtain his help. Merlin arrives, helps him escape, and takes him to Morgana, who helps Merlin hide him from Uther. It is soon revealed that he had been injured during his escape becomes sick from infection as a result. Merlin, confused on how to deal with the boy, asks the great dragon for his advice. The dragon reveals that Mordred would be the one to kill Arthur in the future and advices Merlin to let the boy die. After the execution of his master, Merlin and Morgana convince Giaus to help cure him and they decide to help him escape. After being caught be Arthur Pendragon, the young knight decides to help Mordred in his escape. Merlin chooses to ignore the dragon's warning and the second escape attempt proves successful and Mordred is returned to the druids. He reveals his name and thanks Merlin and Arthur for their assistance before disappearing into the forest with his fellow druids.

Season 2

- work-in-progress

Season 5

- work-in-progress

Trivia

 * He is based off the Mordred character from Arthurian Tales, who was also responsible for the death of King Arthur.