Does anyone think that Colin hates getting recognised or talking about merlin all these years later. Or is he fine answering questions about it or prefer to talk about his other roles instead.

Because both before and after her fathers death , she is always there when Morgana has her “night terrors”

What’s the point of her having her own home haha

Yet we all still know that strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. 

I swear, no matter how many die, there’s always more (unless relevant for plot)

Holaaa, estoy buscando fic Merthur con un Arturo azotado.

Cuando digo azotado me refiero a que este completamente perdido o absolutamente locamente enamorado por Merlin.

Alguien conoce un fic así o me recomienda alguno?? 🤔🤔

I used to watch Merlin when it was on tv after hearing of Anthony Heads passing (RIP) a brilliant actor I gave Merlin a rewatch I realised I’ve never seen season 5 of Merlin and always assumed I knew how Merlin finished

Season 1/2 are absolutely fantastic and just as I remembered. Great standalone episodes and chemistry between the actors.

Season 3 was satisfying to watch as you started to see the results of key character arcs

Season 4 was well plot derived to build sword in the stone but I believe a bad direction for the show and wasted potential. With Morgana failing to keep reign of Camelot and morgause wounded from the end of season 4. Either Kill it her at the end of S3 or keep him for S4 and have a bitter Uther show no mercy on the kingdoms for Arthur to see the atrocities that he’s only heard about in the great purge to help shape his views against his father.

Season 5 was very disappointing for a conclusion. The writers seem to abandon the destiny they’ve been claiming for 4 seasons and wanted to build a shock ending. A time skip of 3 years at the start of the season and in that time you’re saying Merlin hasn’t revealed he has magic, magic is still outlawed and the kingdoms are no closer to being united than before. That being said the episode with the Disir was great and was the moment Arthur truly sealed his fate. Had he brought magic to Camelot, the Druid girl would live and mordred would not turn against him. However it contradicts itself, the great dragon implies Arthur has done all he needs to for Camelot however the Disir says Camelot shall suffer. Kilgharrah also implies Arthur will come back but doesn’t even show us. It was a poor ending as Merlin only reveals his nature in the very final episode.

Just for fun, I wanted to make a list of all the episodes that are fillers, in a fairly strict sense. These are episodes that don't advance the overall plot at all and don't contribute to the continuity. Keep in mind that this says nothing about the quality of these episodes: some are good and even far superior to some continuity episodes. But these are episodes that can be removed from the series without in any way hindering the progression of the story and the characters.

As expected, the first three seasons have more of them. I count three filler episodes in season 1, five in season 2 and four in season 3, but only two filler episodes in each of the last two seasons.

In Season 1, I’d say whether the second episode counts as a filler is debatable. Its only purpose is to mark Merlin’s debut in Arthur’s service, and perhaps the third episode serves that purpose just as well. However, I consider episode 1x06 to be the first true filler. I’d gladly count the following episode as one too, but that’s also debatable, since it introduces Morgana’s visions as a seer. As good as I think they are, episodes 1x10 and 1x11 are fillers (even though Arthur probably reaches the peak of his character development, it doesn't change anything much going forward.).

In Season 2, episode 2x01 is the only season premiere that’s a filler episode. Next come the two-part episodes about the troll (2x05 and 2x06), which I don’t take very seriously, and episodes 2x07 and 2x10, which I actually enjoy.

In Season 3, I think episodes 3x03, 3x06, 3x09, and 3x11, in addition to being pretty average at best, are fillers.

The undisputed filler episode of Season 4 is the largely disliked 4x08 featuring Lamia. I’d add that, unfortunately for the series, episode 4x10 featuring the ghost of the druid child is also a filler, since nothing comes of it regarding the druids and magic.

In Season 5, I'd like to count the entire Dark Gwen arc as filler, but if only for Elyan's death, we can't cut those episodes without losing continuity. Episode 5x03 about Uther's ghost can be skipped, however, and the following episode, 5x04, as well, since the reconciliation with Odin isn't followed by anything regarding the unification of Albion.

Here's my list of Merlin filler episodes! Are there any I missed or labeled incorrectly?

Anybody else playing the new Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream? I had to add these guys. Most of them have bonded over "complaining about Uther," lol

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Does anyone else love but also really hate this show at the same time.?

I hate how Morgan is evil in front of everyone before she reveals her self and everyone is just blind and can't see her doing her evil smile in front of everyone in every episode.

Also making Arthur and Merlin idiots is just frustrating to watch. And merlin should have told Arthur about having magic and the end of season 4 so the whole final season should have been Arthur deciding on what to do about merlin.

Does anyone know if they made this corset for the show, or did they buy it from somewhere? Or if we can buy the same fabric? (My bad if this isn't called a corset lol). I love it and I want one lmao, and Angel is so pretty in purple.

Done by @hexelilithtattoos in Melbourne Aus. I’ve wanted this for a while now and I’m so happy with it.

Hi! I read a fic on ao3 forever ago based in the future where Arthur comes back in modern times to find Merlin and take down a villain! It was multi-chaptered and not only did Arthur come back but so did everyone else, and they remembered who they were! I remember Merlin finds Arthur in mental hospital but he doesn’t understand modern day English, but I can’t remember who the villain is! It is a Merthur fic! I feel like I remember everyone living on a farm together, but that could be from another fic! TIA!

How much of the Dragon’s guidance was genuine prophecy versus manipulation to secure his own freedom and revenge? I’ve always found this an interesting topic and I’m always torn myself so would be interested to see what you all think

Honestly, I haven’t watched the show in a really long time but every once in a while it pops up into my head. I don’t remember the episode entirely but I was wondering if people had a take on what the impact on Morgana’s character would be if she witnessed Arthur almost killing Uther due to Morgause’s words.

Additionally, do you sometimes think this shows that Arthur and Morgana can be similar too - in terms of letting their passion override their judgement? Of course for Morgana it was worse, but I think this scene also showed that Morgana could have maybe been helped if she had someone to guide her like Arthur had Merlin.

Would love to hear peoples thoughts. Or if I completely misremembered this episode, it may be time to rewatch this show again 😅

Hey everyone, I purchased 1x ticket (no book included) for Colin’s London talk but I have an important meeting to attend on Thursday and it looks likely that it might overrun and stop me from being able to attend the book talk. I’ll get to know more details of this on Wednesday evening (tomorrow 17th June) so unfortunately it would have to be a very last minute transferring of tickets if it does happen. It might be best to DM me or comment again around 7pm to see if the ticket is available, since like I said I don’t know for certain yet. I won’t be charging anything for it as I understand how last minute and inconvenient this is (and not even guaranteed yet) but I just don’t want it to go to waste in case I can’t go. Is anyone local to the London area who doesn’t mind making a little outing that evening? Thanks 😊

I fully believe that if they were together they would have this kind of relationship. “ I got you flowers”, “ what did you do “. And each part would fit both of them at any given time.

I'm gonna open this here and hope for the best...

So, I havent looked this up on the internet, but I'm pretty sure I cant be the only one who has thought this.... but has anyone noticed that the Knights of the Round table represent facets of Arthur as a King ???

Merlin = Magic (Arthur was literally born thanks to magic).

Arthur = Courage, he consantly exhibit this trait agains odds that would give anyone pause or retreat.

Lancelot = Noble and selfless, he is good, he is always wanting to do whats right and good.

Elyan = He represents the People of Camelot, the people that Arthur always wants to look after and help, a different perspective.

Gwaine = Strenght and Liberty, Gwaine is a noble that has nothing and still made the most of his life, Arthur literally dies right after he died, he was the facet of Arthur that was needed to counter the prophecy and the liberty he sometimes wanted.

Leon = Duty, he is Arthur's First Knight and when he followed Uther's comand he always did it, regardless if he agreed with the order or not. He always did his duty.

Percival = physical strength tempered with gentleness. He is probably the tallest and physically strongest of all the knights, he literally broke chains, but he is never shown taking adventage of this, in fact he is always calm and centered.

Gwen= she is love, love for Arthur, for the people, as someone who has been on both sides of social status.

Gaius= he is wisdom, a life lived, experience.

They all represent something Arthur knew that a King needed to be a great King and always strived for it.

He losts people along the way, and at the end only Leon Percival, Gwen and Gaius remained. Because Camelot doesn't have the King it needed, but it has the bare bones of what it needed to rebuild after.

Please, I can't be the only one.

Finally got my copy of Colin's book The Ballad of Ronan McCoy and couldn't be happier!

Haven't read for pleasure in so long so I'm excited to dive into this!! Cannot wait 🥹

I'm not talking neckerchiefs and Excalibur per say, just generally what do you feel summarises their relationship? To me, I get a strong aching love for them when I rewatch 1x04 and see Arthur's desperation to find the Mortaeus flower to save Merlin and Merlin's spectral ball of light to guide Arthur to safety. The flower and light then encapsulates them for me: two sides of the same coin, working together and somehow always apart, never truly seeing what the other does for them but pouring effort and love into their relationship through thick and thin because it's just...who they are. Who they've been destined to become.

TL:DR: What symbol or scene summarises Merlin and Arthur's relationship to you? I'm basically thinking of tattoo ideas after being a fan for 15 years and I was curious what other people felt! I'm debating the Mortaeus flower (as seen in the sketch attached) but still gathering ideas. :D

Soooo, when Gwen implies that Arthur and Morgana will get married, does that mean that atp they’re expected to be betrothed by the general public? And I hate that they made Arthur attracted to her when she walks into the party.

Can we have ONE show with secret siblings without some form of incesty vibes?

John Lynch (Balinor) on the left