S01E04: 'The Poisoned Chalice'

Wicked sorceress Nimueh is back and makes her presence felt in this week's gripping and cleverly plotted episode - by far the best in the series so far. Feast your eyes upon our cauldron of spoilers below, but beware - one of them is a red herring casting a false spell.

King Uther effectively condemns Merlin to death.

I don't believe it - Gaius actually uses magic despite his stance.

A king from another land is framed for some goblet tinkering.

Merlin is unimpressed by his new servant outfit.

Guinevere observes that Merlin's "brow is on fire".

Nimueh, in disguise, shares a snog with Merlin as a distraught Guinevere looks on.

A potent flower with an enchantment is a deadly weapon.

Arthur is pursued by massive spiders and slays one with his sword.