Now if the show was to return I wouldve wanted smt like Merlin is in the modern world and he figures how to travel back in time or smt and corrects his mistakes and finally bring magic back to the Camelot and hence to the World. For the legend, or for the man who accepted him for who he was and then died in his arms? You can see my reviews at my TV blog http://www.randomrecaps.wordpress.com But I am actually writing because of your awesome post. And Arthur killing his love. Many have blamed the Dragon for this but I dont think you can completely. He had been there for magical tests with Arthur before, and he also is seen doubting himself in regards to Mordreds character, since he so clearly sacrificed himself for the King. Merlin should hav known that id magic is allowed , Mordred will not be an enemy . Yes, the execution was pretty botched; I will admit that. It ruined my immersion in the story. Merlin would never have made that decision, ans it frustrated me that they wrote it that way because it felt utterly out of character. But we almost dont want to know we dont think we could take any more heartbreak! I really thought that Morgana would redeem herself because her hatred for Arthur is never completely justified (in fact, I think she missed Arthur and Gwen because in season 5 when she enchants Gwen, she actually seems happier) and all she wanted was acceptance. Merlin would still have lost his friend. Merlin didnt turn Morgana evil. He was the Catalyst that led Arthur to becoming the hero. The ending ruins the entire story of the series in my opinion in what was a very epic storylinewith the entirety of it destroyed just by the last episode. Storytellers usually cant help but leave their readers/viewers one small silver lining, just enough to allow them to make their peace with an otherwise tragic ending. Honestly if he wouldve helped Morgana at begin instead of being a super pussy he wouldve save her from her dreams, Maybe if he actual realize hey maybe iIan instead of fearing her help her they couldve been more than friend and she wouldnt have to face her fear alone. They claim they did though, which makes me honestly wish I could hear what was discussed in the planning stages, you know? Aaaahahahahahaha, that last paragraph is hilarious!!! I think Arthur died because in some legends he dies and is supposed to eventually come back. FREE THIS LAND FROM TYRANNY MERLIN! The fact that he went out of his way to save Mordred alone proves this. Which could have stopped the rest of the event from unfolding. While he never wanted reward or recognition for what he did, that didnt mean he didnt deserve it that the audience wasnt expecting that payoff after having to watch him carry his secret for all these years. Answer (1 of 3): Very disapointed it was suppose to show how a tolerant young King would rule fairly but it kept showing endless treason and assassination attempts, the serie didn't remained true to its words, there is nothing wrong of changing a bit the legend and make the King Arthur surviving . Arthur most likely would purged all memory from his father in shame after this revelation. This was a test on The Dsirs part and Merlin failed. It was a wonderfully done show in so many ways with characters that are so well done that binge watching it was great fun. Chances of an alliance with Cenred would have been stronger with an Arthur, who had not only killed Uther, but had exposed him as a hypocrite to the kingdom he had ruled over. This series should get a remake with a complete alternate storyline, where all of Merlins utterly stupid decisions wont prosper into a complete ridiculous storytelling! This is why he later told Arthur that magic has no place in Camelot. In fact, it was in the P-51 Mustang that the Merlin, produced under license as the V-1650 by the Packard Motor Car Company, gained perhaps its greatest renown. Ruthlessness, unfettered hatred and unheeded wisdom are the real enemies. Merlin and Arthurs destinies were not a foregone conclusion either. When the series premiered 10 years ago, it was clearly part of the BBCs effort to revive the quirky, slightly silly and borderline frightening family programming that had made Doctor Who (both the original and the 2005 reboot) such a success. While they are at it, Detective Nick ( Gerard Butler ), keeps a close eye on them to catch them in action. Knowing what we k kw about Arthur ans Merlin in legend, and about the prophecy touted in the show, it stands in stark contrast to the actual development of the resolution. Knowing what we k kw about Arthur ans Merlin in legend, and about the prophecy touted in the show, it stands in stark contrast to the actual development of the resolution. Perhaps someday well figure out a way to get to that final step, but until then, we suspect well continue to be hung up on Merlin similar to the way one would be hung up on an ex after a breakup. That way she would have come to see him as a loyal ally and friend and could have confided in him. Following this Morgana would have been able to discover her magic powers, but would have been able to do so in the open and would not have become bitter and hateful. There was no A-ha! moment where Merlin realized, if Arthur and Mordreds destinies were so intertwined as was foretold, then perhaps Mordred would be an ally to Arthurs destiny under the right circumstances instead of an enemy. So the end of the show ultimately frustrates me, because it does not make Merlin and Arthur fated heroes, rather failures. Crippled by fear of the horrors that await outside, no one volunteers, not even David. Even now, when weve technically moved on, every time we think of Merlin, it will be with that twist in our gut reminding us that Merlins story didnt end happily it didnt end at all. Personally I think it would have been better if Merlin had told her about his secret. Once again neither Arthurs destiny as a great king, or his death at Mordreds hand are absolutely going to happen. For example, Merlin was already an eldery old man when Uther requested his help to use his magic to give Uther a son. So the end of the show ultimately frustrates me, because it does not make Merlin and Arthur fated heroes, rather failures. At the time I was just trying to make some sense of that ending, but now I agree that Merlin shouldnt have been so useless and at least brought magic back before Arthur died. Mordred was just an innocent child at the time. Cornering Jan (Scott Eastwood,) the last man standing in the crew that's been knocking over armored trucks in Wrath of Man, H makes him read his son's autopsy report. 4/ He turned Arthur against magic for good, by killing his father with it, which only happened because of Morgana whom he had turned evil. From that moment on, Arthur had no chance. Yes, it would have been amazing to have gotten it sooner; no, they wouldnt necessarily have been able to catch lightning in a bottle twice. While the film managed to avoid being delayed too much because of the pandemic, its release date was pushed from April to July 2022 before Sony Pictures Releasing settled on an . Throughout the series Arthur and Merlins destiny are if you will pardon the pun, not set in stone. By this point he should have been convinced otherwise. He can follow the Dragons advice and kill Morgana and then Morgause. But again, its her choice. Morgana's death scene, on the other hand, might be the biggest let-down . But now that its over? All of the pep talks from Merlin to encourage Arthur, even some from Gaius to both Arthur and Merlin, the dragon, etc. Speaking with "GMA" via telephone, Behar recalled how . And make it just as great as this one, just without the aforementioned mistakes! He doesnt look at this grave and he almost has a look of disgust or regret at himself for believing that he will see his old friend King Arthur again. The final scenes of Eternals play out as usual for an ensemble blockbuster. Its presented as a possible future that might happen, but it could just as easily not. Merlin would later give up another golden opportunity to kill Morgana in season 3 in the episode The Crystal Cave. Merlin would never have made that decision, ans it frustrated me that they wrote it that way because it felt utterly out of character. Arthur would have also come to power before Morgana discovered her true abilities, and when Mordred was a child. Not wanting to have her blood on his hands, Merlin forces the Dragon to heal Morgana. Since everyone is familiar with the legend of Merlin King Arthur and Camelot it was a bit frustrating to watch an alternate story that turned out so differently and so badly. If he didnt stop Arthur from killing Uther and making Arthur believe magic was evil, Arthur may have accepted magic and maybe would have never been judge by the triple goddess. NOW! The fact these are both crucial to Arthurs eventual death leads me to believe that this was what the writers had in mind the whole time. Also with the power that Camelot would yield its doubtful anyone would wish to challenge it. Lets be honest Kilgharrah was a much more interesting character than Gaius. yess i am totally agree with you . Let the young boy be hanged, poison your best friend, let Uther die etc. Furthermore, Merlin has increasingly witnessed Morganas kindness competing with her inherent selfishness, which explains why he doesnt confide his own gifts to her. Once it was and it was confirmed that pattern wasnt going to change, I just stopped caring about watching every episode. Right now Im constantly watching the series again but each time, I skip the 3-4 last episodes of season 5 and start re-watching season 1 I just cant take watching the final battle. But in accepting magic there would have never been war with the druids and Mordreds friend would have never become an enemy of Camelot and therefore would not have been hanged and Mordred would not have turned against Arthur. Not only did it hold back Merlin and Arthurs relationship, but it had an arguably even more adverse effect on Morgana and Gwen. He even bowed to the sorcerer involved with the Unicorns wishes to save the kingdom and went through with the tests. The Merlin served in all war theaters, with all Allied air forces including the Sovietsand was the only British engine to be used in American warplanes. On top of that he would have had Morgana convincing him not to treat those with Magic so cruelly. Merlin was a boy with a lot of pressure on his shoulders and I dont judge him, but if he wouldve told the truth since he tried to save luther and failed maybe Arthur would be understood and be more soft about killing Mordred love cause of his hatred of magic. Merlins character is one that believes above all, that Arthur will being magic back to Camelot. In fact no one listens to anyone which while it does reflect our real life world it does not usually reflect the world of a great and good legend. Merlin, played by Colin Morgan (Humans, The Fall), was a bright-eyed, Harry Potter-esque teenager arriving in the 'big city' of Camelot, immediately running afoul of the arrogant and entitled . I completely agree with you, really like the idea of Morgana redeeming herself and becoming an ally to Arthur. In the penultimate episode of series 2 however The Fires of Idirsholas Merlin makes the biggest blunder of his career. She had a heart cold as stone and evil was already inside of her. Again, what was the point? The surprise factor of the finale wasnt in the what or even the how, but in the how much: the amount of care and attention afforded Merlin and Arthurs bond; the raw emotion and pain and heartbreak these two actors were allowed to express on their characters behalf; the sheer level of tragedy allowed for what was for all intents and purposes still a show watched by children. I just feel really disbelieving that hed never come to that conclusion. The Dragon would most certainly have been freed too. Heads up, Taylor Swift fans Red (Taylors Version) is coming even sooner than we expected! Because of this constant promise of possibility and untapped potential, even while the story trampled along towards its predetermined destination, it mattered how these characters related to each other on an episode-to-episode basis, and it wove an emotional thread through the sometimes silly, sometimes very serious episodic adventures that fans of all ages were encouraged to tune in to each week. After lulling us into a false sense of security for five seasons, the series finale of what was supposed to be a fun family show revealed BBCs Merlin to, in fact, be a slow-burn masterpiece of angst and devastation the likes of which have, in my opinion, yet to be matched. Guinevere (Angel Coulby) was a maid, serving villain-in-waiting Lady Morgana (Katie McGrath). When Merlin and Arthur traveled to Liones, she created an illusionary . He declares Uther a hypocrite and a liar who has murdered innocent people simply to ease his own guilt over his wifes death. I would have had Aithusa bring out her compassionate side more and her feel that she had misjudged Arthur after he brought magic back. I would love someone to remake the ending of Merlin or to follow up with a movie or another series BUT as it is, it already has power that reaches beyond the characters on the screen and into the minds of those who watched. All four main characters felt much bigger than their ordinary origins presumed; the legends that had yet to transpire seemed to live inside of them already, even while their actions in the moment felt authentically them. He has been utterly convinced that Magic is evil. The writers practically left their main character in a state of suspense, in a torturous purgatory, where he could never find true peace because his watch had not yet ended. We dont know what happened to Gwen, or Leon, or Gaius, or Camelot. You are soo soo right!! I cant argue with them, clearly Im not them so I cant, but the ending of the show was just so flaccid is how Id describe it. I think what we had seen of Merlin up to that point, would have led to him realizing this task was Arthurs test and could can get the dude for good. If Arthur had returned in that final scene, or if there had been one single hint that Merlins wait was over, that would have been enough. Why in the world did Merlin end? Merlin was never bad and all his decisions were out of kindness. I think the greatest misake is when the triple goddess ask Arthurs to allow magic to Camelot , he ask Merlin his opinion but merlin choose to suggest not returning magic . It was light-hearted and at times very heart-wrenching. he would have created a perfect society that would have flourished to this day. Harsh yes, but accurate I feel. Your articles and blogs are so fascinating. In the final scene, we saw him as an old man, but the final episode established that he was now able to change into his Dragoon form at will. My thoughts: Well to be honest, this took quite a. Basically the real story of king Arthur was a little different from the show Merlin. Merlins destiny or purpose with King Arthur wasnt over. Still that doesnt mean he isnt 100 percent right every single time. She would not have been able to manipulate Morgana as she only did so because Morgana felt scared and alone, being magical in Uthers kingdom. He knew that one day Arthur would return, which meant that whatever else he did, he always had to keep on waiting seemingly forever, as the flash forward indicated. If he was going to actually poison her, then he should have gone through with it. I like your version a lot better. One of the key reasons why the finale will stay with us forever is because of how deeply it moved us. 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