[s5e9] The Bear King Apr 2026

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: Merida defeats Arthur in combat, proves her leadership to the clans, and is officially crowned Queen. Major Character Returns [S5E9] The Bear King

(Meghan Ory): Joining the quest and using her wolf senses to track the killer. For more in-depth commentary, you can explore the

: With the help of Mulan and Ruby (Red) , Merida discovers that King Arthur was the knight who killed her father in a quest to claim the helmet for Camelot. For more in-depth commentary

The episode is notable for bringing back several fan-favorite characters who had been absent for some time: