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Merlin Series 4 - General Discussion Thread
Andy
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Is anyone else really excited that Merlin is back next month?! Definitely one my favourite shows so I can't wait.
I thought we'd try something different with Merlin this year and have a general discussion thread - for things regarding the cast, future series and general news and then separate threads for each episode much like over in the Doctor Who forum.
This way it should be easier to find news and discussion related to particular episodes, rather than having to go through large threads (the thread for last season had over 1,500 posts and over 60 pages).
What are your thoughts on the above idea?
[news]- 'Merlin' movie in the works?
- James Callis, Lindsay Duncan for 'Merlin' roles
Video Interviews:
- Colin Morgan
- Angel Coulby
- Katie McGrath[/news]
I thought we'd try something different with Merlin this year and have a general discussion thread - for things regarding the cast, future series and general news and then separate threads for each episode much like over in the Doctor Who forum.
This way it should be easier to find news and discussion related to particular episodes, rather than having to go through large threads (the thread for last season had over 1,500 posts and over 60 pages).
What are your thoughts on the above idea?
[news]- 'Merlin' movie in the works?
- James Callis, Lindsay Duncan for 'Merlin' roles
Video Interviews:
- Colin Morgan
- Angel Coulby
- Katie McGrath[/news]
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- Episode 1: 'The Darkest Hour' (Part 1)
- Episode 2: 'The Darkest Hour' (Part 2)
- Episode 3: 'The Wicked Day'
- Episode 4: 'Aithusa'
- Episode 5: 'His Father's Son'
- Episode 6: 'A Servant of Two Masters'
- Episode 7: 'The Secret Sharer'
- Episode 8: 'Lamia'
- Episode 9: 'Lancelot du Lac'
- Episode 10: 'A Herald of the New Age'
- Episode 11: 'The Hunter's Heart'
- Episode 12: 'The Sword in the Stone' (Part 1)
- Episode 13: 'The Sword in the Stone' (Part 2)
Merlin has become such a great show, it is my favorite drama, and I'm hugely excited about the new series.
And, unbelievably, it is still not in HD.
I'm gutted that it wont be in HD, I would have thought they would have upgraded the cameras but I read somewhere that doing this would have meant the episodes would have been reduced to 10.
They are shooting the new series on 35mm film.
This should be in HD.
I tried watching that american 'Camelot' in the summer - I wasn't impresssed! It was OK but a bit limp!
So pleased to read that there is already series 5 commissioned - and a possible film!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DtdgmYtndE
Doesn't mean it's actually airing in HD, they say BBC1 HD for all programs even those that are just upscaled
I love this programme, I think it's one of the cleverest "reimaginations" of what is probably the most well known legend/mythology in the British Isles.
I love their interpretation of the legend of Merlin but I am hoping we may start to see Arthur becoming a bit more aware of what's going on.
Hopefully with both Lancelot and Gawaine now in the picture (both of whom know/suspect about Merlin's magic) that things will start to shake up a bit.
It was good to see Mordred in the trailer and it will be very interesting to see how they deal with him as the catalyst for Arthur's downfall (if they do indeed follow the "traditional" path).
Having said all of the above though, it's becoming clear that they're running out of main story legends relating to the Arthurian myths and while I would love Merlin to last forever, I think they do need to start bringing all the tangled webs together.
I am firmly expecting next year's series five to be the last (although it'll be very sad) and I hope they will pull off a spectacular finale which treats all the characters with the respect they deserve.
If it helps, this 22 year old unemployed graduate squealed as well
I so hope you're wrong! I think that once Arthur becomes king (can't be that far away now), they will have trouble because they will have got rid of their main plot arc. However, most of the myths take place after Arthur is king and it's fantasy so anything can happen!
If you're right, then I really really hope that Arthur finds out Merlin's secret. My heart breaks for Merlin every time Arthur scoffs at the idea of him saving his life.
I'm so glad that Lancelot is still around, not just for the eye-candy, but I love that someone who knows about Merlin's magic will be there for him. Lancelot and Merlin are totally BFFs
Unless it does I can't see the suggestion in the OP working (although I may be biased as it was me who started last years thread)
If we have a sub forum then I can see this working - otherwise if it's a load of threads in the TV forum then I think it's daft - it will be too cluttered and you will have to scrape around to find the correct thread you're after.
(sorry, don't know how to hide spoilers on here).
I would love a sub-forum for Merlin. I think the show is big enough now to warrant one.
Are you sure? I haven't seen him.
There's a new teaser on youtube: http://youtu.be/5e9QlLpQuCQ
I (and many others) think it adds to the charm of the series. To me, it makes their friendship seem endearing and even more believable, as well as providing a different slant to the show. I do love the dark side, but this is a family show and so I think a lighter side is definately needed, and people of all ages can appreciate it.
I'm really looking forward to this now.