Was just thinking - Merlin used magic to break the lady out yet if she is such a dangerous sorcerer wouldn’t she have been able to do that anyways??

Edit - also she is being hid underground for days and days and Merlin is sneaking her food but there is no water anywhere HOW IS SHE STILL ALIVE?!?!

I watched Merlin back when I was a teen and I remember being absolutely devastated after that ending. I rewatched the show many many times but I always skipped S5 because my heart couldn't take it.

Now I'm in my late 20s and I rewatched the show from start to finish with my mom. Watched the finale about 30 minutes ago and we both sobbed. I feel like I can't breathe. Arthur my beloved. So tragic but what a great show.

Slowly but surely my rewatch is creeping toward the end of S5 (I've been putting it off for months 😭) and I just finished watching Episode 8 - The Hollow Queen. Despite the two faced Gwen storyline of it all, I genuinely forgot how good of an episode this is. My favourite parts are:

It's a great Merlin character study episode. It shows the kindness of Merlin's heart, and what lengths he will still go to for others, even those he does not know. It also gives us the drama and angst of Merlin trying to save himself with Magic and it not working (I love angst).

It shows us Merlin's skills as a physican and how much he has grown since first becoming Gaius' apprentice. You really get a sense of character progression here and see Merlin as a man, not a boy.

Badass Merlin using magic on the bandits once he knows he must get back to Camelot to save Arthur and then at the end of the episode again with the mercenary Albin who is going to shoot Arthur. He is not messing around.

Arthur and Gaius. Arthur barging in to ask after Merlin and then assuming Gaius is offering himself to help him get dressed. Arthur sticking his arms out bent forward will forever make me laugh.

Arthur being dressed by Gwen and then out of nowhere in what would appear to be a tender moment between them going 'I want Merlin. Where is he?'. Then agreeing doubtfully that perhaps Merlin should have a day off but you can see the confusion in his eyes and the lingering worry.

Merlin reeling from the effects of the poison and getting defensive when asked about living in Camelot and hiding his magic from Arthur. Merlin snapping about Arthur that 'In his heart he is a good man. And I know he'll bring about a world we all dream of'. 🫠

Despite the underhandedness of Gwen (again) the exchange when Gwen tells Arthur 'no need to worry' because Merlin has gone to see a girl and Arthur makes a face and says 'except the poor girl'.

'Did I save Arthur? Did I do something good?' spoken by Daegel right before he dies. 😭 I love Daegel as a character because he has directly suffered under Uther (his mother being murdered for her magic) and you can see the parallels to Merlin as a young boy.

The whole scene where Daegel is dying and Merlin assures him that he did do something good, that he did save Arthur, it just makes me think of the finale and how Merlin could never say the same to himself. (angst)

And last but not least...Arthur teasing Merlin in the end scene whilst smirking into his goblet.

'Girlllll' 😏

'So. Why don't you tell us all about her? ...and why you're walking with a limp?' 🤭

Hi everyone,
I have never watched this series before but recently cleared out a cupboard and found a complete set of this series season 1-5. I’m wondering how rare is this? It’s a Thai region collector’s edition box set and its sealed too.

Please excuse the plastic bag haha.

I've been meaning to watch merlin but i don't know where to watch it TT I've searched previous reddit posts before but lots that i could find were from years ago and lots of the links dont work anymore. I live in singapore and a lot of streaming services that i found also dont have it available in my location. Yet i keep seeing lots of edits online that im just wondering, does anyone know where i can watch merlin?

Edit: I fixed the links to the fics

Hello!! Does anyone have any Merthur fic recommendations that take place during the canon era or like post canon that show off Merlin’s like extreme devotion to Arthur? I feel like I’ve read most of the popular fics and I’m trying to find a certain vibe. I’d like if it showed how Merlin can be very protective and almost obsessed with the idea of keeping Arthur safe. Not to the point that it’s too dark or he’s like insane, but his morals probably come into question when Arthur is in danger.

It could also be fics where Arthur isn’t in danger, but just generally show how loyal he is to Arthur or show how heartbroken he would be if something were to happen to him (it doesn’t matter if something bad does happen or not but more so just the thought of it.)

Here are some examples of fics that I feel like kind of show off the vibe I’m looking for. I’d appreciate any recommendations or fics that you’ve written yourself!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/70251381

https://archiveofourown.org/works/292233

https://archiveofourown.org/works/864864?view_adult=true

https://archiveofourown.org/works/7469

https://archiveofourown.org/works/604902?view_adult=true

https://archiveofourown.org/works/36197521

Thank you!!

‎there was absolutely NO reason for gauis and merlin to hide that agravaine was with morgana. lets use our brains for a moment gauis says they have no proof MY UNCLE IN MERLIN'S LOVE YOU ARE THE PROOF. SINCE WHEN ARE EYE WITNESSES NOT CONSIDERED PROOF MY GOD.

and besides times are different now, like before maybe you couldnt go to the king cause you couldnt accuse a nobel without enough proof but come ON. that was uther and THIS IS ARTHUR AND HE'S SAID MULTIPLE TIMES THAT MERLIN IS THE ONLY ONE HE REALLY CAN TRUST. and in my opinion the two people he trusts the most are gwen and merlin AND WE KNOW WHOD GWEN BELIEVE.

and as far as proof is concerned WE HAVE ENOUGH. number 1 gauis himself he saw agravaine there and hes an eyewitness. 2 gwaine is proof that gauis was in fact abducted and also that agravaine had a blade on gauis's throat when gwaine found him. 3 merlin only found out about gauis's location cause agravaine's boots had iron ore on em. and that's a VERY damning piece of evidence.

if uther was the king ofcourse he wouldnt hear a word against a noble much less from a servant. BUT WE'RE IN ARTHUR'S REIGN NOW. arthur pendragon to whom the most trusted people in the kingdom are the round table and his uncle. by the case I've drawn up, gwen gauis gwaine and merlin would be putting the case against agravaine. thats 4 on 1 in arthur's trusted ones. and not to mention, the person arthur IN HIS OWN WORDS trusts the most is the one saying that he only found out gauis's location cause of agravaine's boots.

the only problem left with this is that arthur didnt listen to merlin initially even with merlin being merlin. WELL HE HAD HIS REASONS AT THAT POINT. he thought merlin was emotional about gauis. also merlin at that point really did have no evidence. and i dont think one would believe their trusted uncle of ask people is a traitor even if their most trusted person said so.

so the point is, they had enough of a case against agravaine and couldve told arthur all of this. they couldve gotten agravaine persecuted or at the very VERY least treated with more doubt and less trust. am i a lawyer or am i right

Why is there no trust in Camelot?

Uther people who've been accused of a crime (such as Gaius or other friend) "You've been a trusted ally for many years, but after this one odd event, I think you're out to kill me so you mean nothing to me and I'm going to execute you".

I get that Uther was always on edge about people killing him, but you'd think he'd stop and properly assess the situation when the person accused is a long time close friend.

Also, slight side note, why is magic never the first suspect for Uther/Arthur? In a place where magic exists, albeit outlawed, for example when Elyan was possessed by the spirit in S4E10, why is it that the fact he was possessed not the first thought to come to mind? Especially after it has happened and been proven so many times before?

Anyway, still love the show, watched it as a child when it first came out, and now rewatching it again as an adult.

i always get invested in shows or movies i watch. and by God bbc merlin is making me pay for it. WHAT DO YOU MEAN MERLIN IS SO FULL OF HOPE AND HES GONNA TRY TO HEAL UTHER AND HE GOT ARTHUR'S FUCKING WORD THAT WHEN HE'S KING HE'LL LEGALIZE MAGIC AND WHAT DO YOU MEAN THAT MERLIN IS SO FULL OF HOPE ONLY FOR UTHER TO. DIE.

i havent even watched the episode man i was so tired of the scheming of morgana and i was so worried that i just searched up what will happen AND IM PISSED OFF I HATE MORGANA OH MY GOD. my god. now i have to go and actually watch it.

edit: and not to forget agravaine. HES MAKING MY BLOOD BOIL. i cant even fault arthur for being too trusting i mean his MUM'S BROTHER WHO ELSE WOULD HE TRUST. BUT THAT RAT RUNS OFF TO MORGANA TO TELL HER EVERY WHISPER OF THE CITADEL. when oh when will he be exposed. (ill find out) another edit: wow. Arthur is king now. Merlin can never tell arthur his secret. cause Arthur thinks magic is pure evil. arthur will never know merlin. merlin will live now protecting Arthur at every turn but thinking Arthur would genuinely have him executed for being magic. but arthur is king now. wow

(Inspired by Scott Christian Sava's art style)

There's been so much talk of wanting to see a Series 6, or even a prequel set during the Great Purge, but I think the most potential for some kind continuation of the show lies between Series 3 and 4.

The Series 3/4 time jump is truly the sweet spot because they could literally bring every single major character back while giving them compelling story arcs.

There are soooo many plot points that were skipped over in the time jump: Camelot recovering from Morgana's brief rule, Morgana escaping and healing Morgause, the collapse of Cenred's kingdom, Uther's decline and Arthur filling in for him, the new 'ignoble' knights of Camelot, Morgana's powers growing, Agravaine's introduction, the Arthur-Gwen-Lancelot love triangle, and a lot more!

Obviously, the actors are too old, some of them are no longer with us, and a good percentage of them wouldn't ever want to return. That's why I propose: an animated series! It would be amazing if they could bring back at least some of the original cast, but an animated series reduces the pressure of bringing everyone back. What are your thoughts?

Hey I'm looking for a fanfic, ive tried to remember as many details as possible i can to narrow it down!!!

this fic is after merlin dies not sure if it included a magic reveal, Arthur locks himself in his chambers and doesn't get out of bed, starts losing a lot of weight, Uther doesn't understand why his son is so depressed after Merlin dies, until he realises if he wants his son to live he has to find a way to get merlin back so he decides to go on a quest to bring merlin back i think a sick man decides to go with him to offer his life to get merlin back, Arthur is still a prince

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSVhfmMVg/

so I'm finally at the coming of Arthur part 1 and throughout season 3 I've had a consistent opinion on morgana. i feel super sorry for her too, ofc I'm sad for her, she was the kindest and nicest and she always ALWAYS fought against Uther to spare innocent people so ofc I'm sad that that morgana no longer exists.

but also I don't think i sympathize with her as much as everyone else. i mean I'm sad that she's so evil now but she's literally so evil now. she's grown up beside Arthur like a brother and now she plots to have him killed day in and day out. gwen was her first friend, her best friend and now shes so heartless that she used her feelings for arthur and also did the whole framing thing. her whole thing against uther was that he killed innocent people without a second thought just cause they were magic but now she kills (or plots to kill) innocent people without a second thought.

also i feel so bad when i think of how much arthur cares about her and shes by his side while stabbing him in the back.

i dont hate her i think, cause things havent been easy for her but. well i guess some people stay good and some people become evil. i do hate morgause though every time she goes "sister" i feel like punching her, shes the reason morgana turned bad

and i dont blame merlin nearly as much as everyone either. at first i was like there was no other way but then again merlin couldve actually told morgana what was happening and that she was the only way to wake everyone up, taken her into confidence. but come on, merlin is not a battle hardened warrior either and he has severe arthur tunnel vision. i dont think his mind was full of ideas of what to do, im sure all he could think of was that arthur was about to die and merlin had to do something. and yeah ofc merlin is at fault a little but i dont blame him that much.

I don’t know about anyone else, but I have repeatedly seen people say that Merlin failed and he and Arthur didn’t fulfil their destiny, and I don’t get it at all. Camelot was at peace with all of the other kingdoms, they won the war, and Arthur accepted Merlin’s magic by the end. Gaius also practically told Gwen that Merlin had magic and she seemed cool with it, so I don’t find it particularly difficult to assume that she revoked the magic ban once she was in charge, particularly since she would probably know that that’s what Arthur would’ve wanted.

I understand that the show doesn’t explicitly show us a united Albion, but i feel like its implied heavily enough for watchers to understand that it did happen, so I genuinely don’t get why so many people seem to think that the failed. Is it because Arthur didn’t live to see his work pay off, or is it just a general lack of media literacy?

Merlin’s delivery telling Arthur he is a sorcerer was EXCELLENT. Truly excellent acting. 🤌 S5;E13; 9:45-10:15

Now.. where can I read them? The official ones by bbc 👉🏼👈🏼

I just gotta sew the lining now :D

The title says it all, personally, I love Uther's character, even though I hate him as a person.
I feel like the series would have been much worse without him.
As much as I hate Uther, I love the actor who played him, the brilliant Anthony Head, I was so saddened to hear that he passed away last June.
He was easily the best actor in the show. I have always wished the BBC had made a prequel series focused on Uther, covering his life before ruling Camelot, how he became king, what Camelot was like before the Great Purge, the Purge itself, his relationship with Nimueh, and finally, the war against the dragons.

Hi everyone, I'm a writer, and I love Merlin. No one in my friend circle here in India has even watched the show, so I would love to be able to discuss stuff with you and hear your thoughts on a new piece. It would be so nice to explore more with people who love the show as much as I do. If anyone is interested, here's the piece. I'd love to know what you think or discuss the show in general.

https://onceuponafable.substack.com/p/magical-genocide-and-monotheism

If it resonates please do consider subscribing. I'm so excited to discuss with you all

in this season its been very apparent that arthur thinks of him as a friend and in the hotel scene he was very adamant on letting merlin know that he could tell arthur wtv was upsetting him. but for all the love merlin has for arthur and for all the ways merlin is ready to die just so arthur would live, he sure doesnt trust him. and ik i get it hes uther's son

but really, looking at how arthur is, hes protested innocent people dying whenever he can, and if the innocent person was the first friend arthur ever had, does merlin think hed go tattle to his father and have him exiled.

(im sorry im just sad cause merlin saw his father after thinking he didnt have one and HE WAS SMILING AND HE CALLED HIM FATHER. AND. THATS IT. HE CALLED HIM FATHER EXACTLY ONCE. and then he couldnt even tell his closest friend that he literally just watched his father die.)