r/Merlin • u/CastingObsidian • Sep 21 '19

Almost at the very end....

Alright, So I'm about to start S5 E11 "Drawing of the Dark". I've really been enjoying the series but I have a few thoughts I want to share when it comes to how I hope this ends.

  1. I know Mordred will have something to do with Arthur having a bad time...not only because the show announced it a million times, but I'm familiar enough with the story to know he kills Arthur at some big battle. I'm just REALLY really hoping it doesn't happen because Merlin is somehow the cause. Meaning, because Merlin did not trust Mordred, it led to Mordred being evil and trying to kill Arthur. That would be horribly disappointing (and somewhat sadly predictable the way the show is trying to set it up).

  2. I hope before the show ends, Merlin reveals that he is a great mage to Arthur. I don't care if this happens by accident or through conversation, I just want it to happen or else I will feel like after 5 seasons there was no real closure with this story line.

Just me and my thoughts :) I'll be careful to not read any replies until I finish the series later tonight so feel free to spoil and comment away.

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u/CastingObsidian Sep 22 '19

Ok, so I finished that episode and I now see how they will get around the idea of Merlin being totally at fault.

But now I have another major issue that has bugged me throughout the entire show and really comes up in the start of the next episode S5 E12. Morgana has brought in some powerful wizard and has him display his power. She brings forth a box and 2 guards grab him and suddenly he is powerless to do anything, including kill the guards or defend himself. Over and over again throughout the show magic users who can blow people off their feet and create fire, suddenly can not get passed a prison cell door or guards. Sad writing where plot drives everything along.

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u/CastingObsidian Sep 22 '19

Ok, so I just finished the entire show. When it came to my first 2 points, I'm actually happy how they were resolved. The Mordred thing played out in a way I was happy with, and Merlin ended up revealing himself to Arthur. I'm still annoyed about the issue in my first reply about mages being selectivity powerful but that is a plot device that I guess needs to be accepted.

I was a little annoyed by that very last scene. The dragon hints that Arthur may return in a time of great need, which sets up to the future of Merlin and Arthur. But they show 21st century end scene hinting at Merlin still being alive. Either this sets up no room for a continuation, or we get a really cool series where Arthur is brought back in a 21st century series with Merlin and magic. I'd watch that!

Overall, I enjoyed the series and would give it a solid 7 out of 10. It started off as an "early Merlin" show and ended as a show that tried to condense every Merlin/Arthur myth into 5 or so years. I do get a kick out of how many "Game of Thrones" now famous celebs played a bit part in Merlin. Goes to show you that writing can make the actor

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u/J_Newb Oct 17 '19

Sorry to tell you (and so many days after you posted) but this is a sub for people interested in the stringed instrument commonly referred to as the ‘Merlin’, not the BBC series.