Subject: Merlin Season 1-5 General Discussion Thread (Spoilers) [Print This Page] Author: bala Time: 8-31-2008 04:41 Subject: Merlin Season 1-5 General Discussion Thread (Spoilers)
Robin Hood failed to reach the dizzy heights achieved by Doctor Who in the Saturday evening slot, but that hasn't stopped the BBC from rehashing another legendary tale. Hopes are certainly high for the 13-part Merlin, which revolves around the magical adventures and friendship between the eponymous young wizard (Colin Morgan) and the arrogant Prince Arthur (Bradley James).An impressive supporting cast includes Anthony Head, John Hurt, Richard Wilson and Michelle Ryan, plus the CGI comes from the same team responsible for Doctor Who - The Mill. Can Merlin possibly accomplish that rare feat of blending lavish spectacle along with an involving storyline? The answer is imminent, but the omens are good as mainstream US broadcaster NBC has bought the series to air in a peak timeslot - a move almost unheard of for British shows.http://link.brightcove.com/servi ... 074/bctid1760440507
[ Last edited by spratt89 at 10-22-2010 09:21 ] Author: emc_23 Time: 9-1-2008 11:00
good cast shame cant say the same by the looks of the show Author: gabsimom Time: 9-2-2008 01:55
I am excited about this new show. Author: shinny Time: 9-2-2008 04:17 Subject: Reply 1#1 bala's post
When does it air Bala & what time slot? Author: bala Time: 9-2-2008 10:07 Subject: Reply 4#4 shinny's post
Details have not been released but it look like october/novemberAuthor: shinny Time: 9-2-2008 12:54 Subject: Reply 5#5 bala's post
October or November would be lucky...Merlin is set to premiere midseason 2009. However, if something underperforms at NBC this fall, it could get an early shot. This would be something I'd have to watch the pilot for...I'm on the edge...there's another period series on the same night on NBC...something about kings...I think. Author: shinny Time: 9-3-2008 03:57 Subject: Reply 7#7 redsoxpatriot30's post
That's on NBC though Red who have bought the rights to air it in the US from BBC. But it will air on BBC first, probably Oct/Nov as Bala said. Author: redsoxpatriot30 Time: 9-3-2008 04:25 Subject: Reply #8 shinny's post
Whoops...sorry. I forgot that NBC had bought the rights to the show... False alarm. Author: shinny Time: 9-3-2008 13:52 Subject: Reply 9#9 redsoxpatriot30's post
Lol, no problem Author: meljones_83 Time: 9-4-2008 12:28
I like the sound of this - it seems like my kind of show - but I have this funny feeling that it's going to end up being disappointing. Author: shinny Time: 9-4-2008 12:58 Subject: Reply 11#11 meljones_83's post
I get that feeling too Mel. I think the character playing Merlin is quite weak Author: bala Time: 9-5-2008 01:30 Subject: Date has been annouced
Merlin begins Saturday, September 20 on BBC One.
no time given probably be after 7pm Author: angel-87 Time: 9-5-2008 03:44
if it on a saturday on bbc it will probably start at 7 pm lol if not just before. its the doctor who time slot Author: bala Time: 9-5-2008 03:47 Subject: Reply 14#14 angel-87's post
yep i'm guessing after 12 episode robin hood is going start Author: angel-87 Time: 9-5-2008 03:49
i thought i heard that robin hood was cancelled. it was not getting the ratings doctor who brought in. but i could be way off lol.Author: bala Time: 9-5-2008 03:55 Subject: Reply 16#16 angel-87's post
there are filming 3 season as we speak Author: angel-87 Time: 9-5-2008 04:12
oh right nevermind then. must have been something else that i heard they were cancelling. lolAuthor: bala Time: 9-5-2008 04:55 Subject: Reply 18#18 angel-87's post
a lot show get cancelled every year it's easy to be confused Author: meljones_83 Time: 9-5-2008 10:32
They should have cancelled Robin Hood - I won't spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen the show but they ruined the whole thing for me at the end of the last season. Shame as I loved the show. Author: bala Time: 9-5-2008 10:36 Subject: Reply 20#20 meljones_83's post
i know Author: bala Time: 9-19-2008 05:20
finally found the date and time
BBC-1 at Saturday 7:30 PM Author: codebreaker Time: 9-19-2008 11:30
I will try and watch the pilot tomorrow Author: bala Time: 9-19-2008 11:34 Subject: Reply 23#23 codebreaker's post
yeah well it covenant for me because it's what time i usually have my dinner Author: casper27 Time: 9-19-2008 23:51
This is showing over here on Sunday, looks really interesting Author: bala Time: 9-19-2008 23:54 Subject: Reply 25#25 casper27's post
i let you know what i think of it Author: bala Time: 9-21-2008 02:46
great first episode good special-effects Author: casper27 Time: 9-21-2008 04:14
Well looking forward to this tonight, have to fight the wife for the remote though as one of her programmes is on at the same time. I will win (well hopefully)Author: bala Time: 9-21-2008 04:18 Subject: Reply 28#28 casper27's post
if you like robin hood you like this
less action-packed is the diffrence Author: 01torres Time: 9-21-2008 04:56 Subject: Reply 29#29 bala's post
It was a good first episode cannot wait til next Saturday. Author: bala Time: 9-21-2008 04:58 Subject: Reply 30#30 01torres's post
the hated between merlin and Arthur is very interesting Author: bala Time: 9-21-2008 06:21 Subject: news
The BBC's new Saturday night drama Merlin got off to an impressive start last night, despite going up against The X Factor in the ratings.
The new retelling of Arthurian legend focuses on the wizard's uncharted younger days and stars Richard Wilson, Anthony Head and John Hurt. The 13-episode first series has also been bought by NBC in the US, where it will air from next January.
The first episode had an average of 6.65m (30%) over 45 minutes from 7.30pm, while on ITV1, ratings juggernaut The X Factor brought in 9.26m (41.7%) over an hour. The audience for Merlin was steady throughout but grew towards the end with a peak of 6.82m (30.3%) at 8.10pm. Author: casper27 Time: 9-24-2008 09:09 Subject: Reply 32#32 bala's post
Really liked thishas a lot of promise. I can see some interesting storylines coming. The acting was great as was the special effects. Good twist to an old taleAuthor: bala Time: 9-24-2008 09:10 Subject: Reply 33#33 casper27's post
i'm glad you liked i still neeed to watch more episode before i make up my mind Author: casper27 Time: 9-24-2008 09:12 Subject: Reply 34#34 bala's post
Even the wife liked it so no more fighting for the remote Author: bala Time: 9-24-2008 09:15 Subject: Reply 35#35 casper27's post
so you actually forced her to watch it Author: casper27 Time: 9-24-2008 09:20 Subject: Reply 36#36 bala's post
Well forced is such a bad word, I persuaded her that it was my turn after watching all the soaps with herAuthor: bala Time: 9-24-2008 09:25 Subject: Reply 37#37 casper27's post
you know my parents have a simple solution 2 tv's one upstairs and one downstairs Author: casper27 Time: 9-24-2008 09:28 Subject: Reply 38#38 bala's post
Yeah but we only have one tv that is connected to the satalite dish the others just recieve foreign channels.Thinking about it I need to look into maybe getting a second box or something.
Will post my ideas in gentlemans thread Author: bala Time: 9-24-2008 09:30 Subject: Reply 39#39 casper27's post
on one uses that topic anymore Author: bala Time: 9-26-2008 03:02 Subject: info on next 2 episodes
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Will Mellor (he of the interminable Two Pints) guest stars as Knight Valiant, who comes to Camelot to compete in the yearly sword-fighting tournament traditionally won by Arthur. But Valiant is hiding a secret weapon - a magical shield equipped with spitting snakes.
In truth, this episode follows pretty much the same formula as the first: a dastardly visitor ingratiates themselves with the King, only for Merlin to discover their true motives and be forced into exposing them.
It's episode three where things really start to heat up, though, as Michelle Ryan (she of the most definitely terminable Bionic Woman) makes her first guest appearance as the wicked sorceress Nimueh. She's the "big bad" of this season, if you will, and plays a large part in driving the overall mythology of the show.
Merlin airs Saturday at 6pm on BBC One.
Author: meljones_83 Time: 9-26-2008 13:02
I finally got round to watching this and I quite liked it. It certainly has potential and I'm interested to see where they go with it. I didn't think it was amazing though. I wouldn't lose any sleep not knowing what happened if I missed an episode, whereas with some shows I panic if I miss one and try desperately to find somewhere to watch it. (Which is how I ended up here in the first place funnily enough!)
Maybe that will change as Merlin progresses but if not, it's still well worth a watch. Author: casper27 Time: 9-26-2008 20:55 Subject: Reply 42#42 meljones_83's post
I like the whole Merlin does not actually like Arthur yet storyline but im sure in most stories merlin is considerably older than King Arthur. Good effects though for a BBC production Author: bala Time: 9-26-2008 22:42 Subject: Reply 43#43 casper27's post
that a good point how merlin looks younger than arthur? Author: casper27 Time: 9-26-2008 22:44 Subject: Reply 44#44 bala's post
Maybe he gets a very hard paper round in the future Author: gabsimom Time: 9-27-2008 02:54
Maybe they just age differently, I mean magic can reak havoc on the skin and prematurely grays you. Just look at the poor old mother in the 1st episode. Author: bala Time: 9-27-2008 02:58 Subject: Reply 46#46 gabsimom's post
you full of answer-have you seen fantastic Atlantis episode ? Author: gabsimom Time: 9-27-2008 03:11
Not yet, I am up getting ready for Yard Sales. I am leaving right now. It is 7am here. Author: bala Time: 9-27-2008 12:15 Subject: Episode 2
Well this another great episode right up to how merlin was show valiant snake shield-this really kept me guessing how reveal it Author: meljones_83 Time: 9-28-2008 13:12
I didn't like this episode as much as the first. I'm still not sold on the show but I'll watch again next week! Author: gabsimom Time: 9-28-2008 16:05 Subject: Reply 50#50 meljones_83's post
You know ou will end up watching the whole thing. I like the show it really is an interesting twist on the story of King Arthur and Merlin. Author: bala Time: 9-30-2008 10:09 Subject: Reply 51#51 gabsimom's post
I'm kind of surprised this got added so quickly Author: spratt89 Time: 10-1-2008 03:08 Subject: Episode 1
I found myself strangly engadged on it, not because it's a masterpiece, but because it's fun, light, and never takes itself too serious. Generally i liked all the characters, and though this is only the first episode, Arthur is maybe my least favorite so far. Author: bala Time: 10-1-2008 10:23 Subject: bionic woman is back
Author: bala Time: 10-1-2008 11:47 Subject: Preview of next episode
Author: penny3760 Time: 10-2-2008 02:42
I liked the show. I thought it was very enjoyable. Author: hwst4 Time: 10-4-2008 16:19 Subject: The Mark of Nimueh
when will eps 3 of merlin be up they have ep 1 and 2 up on tv video
That episode only aired tonight (in fact I just watched it) so tomorrow is the earliest date.
If you need to find out any more episode just take a look at my weekly post dating all the episode that should be uploaded for the week. (I will be posting a new post for next week in about 12 hours) Author: hwst4 Time: 10-4-2008 16:26
thank you
i tired watching it on the bbc web site but it will not let me Author: 01torres Time: 10-4-2008 16:30 Subject: Reply 59#59 hwst4's post
Aye, the Iplayer only works for people located in the UK.
It is like Hulu, ABC, Fox and many others that only allow US (and Canada I think) viewers to watch the episodes on their sites. Author: bala Time: 10-5-2008 07:18
next week episode look quite good Author: hwst4 Time: 10-5-2008 23:04
yes it dose i can not wait i am so hooked merlin is kinda sexy for an English actor Author: casper27 Time: 10-6-2008 02:17
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Originally posted by hwst4 at 10-6-2008 09:04
merlin is kinda sexy for an English actor
For and an English actor??? What's wrong with English men?Author: superhero Time: 10-11-2008 07:33
For an english actor,hwst4 loads of english actors are sexy! I love the show.The action and special effects are awesome,the humour keeps the show light and i see something between Gwen and merlin. Author: bala Time: 10-11-2008 07:40 Subject: Reply 64#64 superhero's post
i can't wait for tonight episode Author: bala Time: 10-11-2008 11:23 Subject: Episode 4
Good episode Arthur is really growing on me Author: bala Time: 10-18-2008 09:44 Subject: Episode 5
Good episode not exciting as the last two but good introduction to Lancelot it will be interesting if we will see him again. Arthur is very good fighterAuthor: Mercuriel1 Time: 10-20-2008 15:23 Subject: Reply 67#67 bala's post
I disagree - ep5 is the one that got me all the way on board with the show. i found the "new twist" to be interesting but was not excited about it until ep5. Having read "the mists of avalon" by marion zimmer bradley, I was disappointed at the lack of depth to the female characters; I'm also VERY confused that morgana isn't a magic user. granted I'm not well-versed in arthurian lore, but I've never heard of her not being associated with magic.
the reason I like this show is the exploration of interpersonal relationships, esp. those between merlin and arthur, and gwen and everybody. that's prolly why ep5 sealed my interest - that aspect finally started to get complex. one thing that makes this show engaging is we know abstractly how things turn out, so one of the show's drawing points for me is seeing how it'll get there. how does the whole banishment-of-magic thing affect merlin's future? how does the show get from gwen+merlin (kinda sorta maybe) to arthur+gwen+lancelot, esp since she's a handmaiden, not a noble? when's uther gonna die, and how? and what *is* morgana's backstory? how much of the arthurian legend will the show try to cover - will they get to galahad? how are they gonna fit so much story into just 8 more episodes, as I'm under the impression there will only be 13 eps total (am I wrong)? Author: gabsimom Time: 10-21-2008 10:05 Subject: Reply 68#68 Mercuriel1's post
I think this mini series is a test to see if it viable as a regular series. We most likely won't see Uther die. This is a story about before they became legends. As far as Morgana she is suppose to marry Arthur and perhaps later when she dables with magic it will change her into the Morgana we know and she will play the woman scorned role. What happen to the witch in the 1st episode spell book. I always thought Morgana took it? Author: bala Time: 10-21-2008 11:04 Subject: Reply 68#68 Mercuriel1's post
yes but i wasn't impressed of course we know how it ends but we have no idea how it starts but i really don't like actor he look too young to play merlin IMO. Author: bala Time: 10-25-2008 09:45 Subject: Episode 6
Wow this has got to be my favourite episode was Guyus walking away when he knew that guy was evil for sake of Merlin. i love drama in this episode. Must-see episode.Author: bala Time: 10-29-2008 11:25 Subject: preview
Wow this is another great episode i really enjoyed it.
why is it every attractive woman on the show wants kill Arthur . Author: bala Time: 11-13-2008 08:58 Subject: Behind the Scenes at Merlin
Author: silver1978 Time: 11-13-2008 10:56
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Originally posted by Mercuriel1 at 10-20-2008 23:23 [url=http://www.friendvista.com/forum/redirect.php?goto=findpost&pid=92586&ptid=7759]I'm also VERY confused that morgana isn't a magic user. granted I'm not well-versed in arthurian lore, but I've never heard of her not being associated with magic.
The newer episodes we start to see Morgana become more associated with the magic.
Does anyone know how many episodes this is supposed to have? I am really enjoying it (which surprises me!) Author: bala Time: 11-13-2008 10:58 Subject: Reply 75#75 silver1978's post
13 episodes
we only 5 more leftAuthor: superhero Time: 11-15-2008 15:00
Episode 8 was cool i love that this show is full of difficult intresting and controversional decisions but i was routing for the bad guy when him and the king were fighting. Its awesome that were finding out more about Uthers mysterious past however i think he is totally out of line cause She said she didnt know what was gonna happen and that they were friends.Why has she suddenly popped up now though?She was right about Uther though I cant believe he said that he wished that Arthur was never born, that was cold. Author: bala Time: 11-15-2008 23:18 Subject: Reply 77#77 superhero's post
it was great episode she gave him an heir and his wife died. the balance between life and death but I'm annoyed at merlin the dragon warn him that Arthur was the only use the sword but uthur did there were no consequence?, there should been some consequence of that action and merlin throw the sword into lake was just too easy Author: dognxtdoor Time: 11-21-2008 23:58 Subject: Reply 78#78 bala's post
What exactly was Merlin to do when Uther wanted to use the sword that he said was fit for a king? He is a mere servant, he had no idea that the king would be the one walking into the armory, or I am sure he would have hid the sword out of sight.
As far as a punishment, the dragon was mostly disappointed that Uther was not killed, and Arthur was ruling with the user of the sword. The fact that it is in the lake, only keeps it safe until the day comes that Arthur needs to wield Excalibur. Author: bala Time: 11-22-2008 00:06 Subject: Reply 79#79 dognxtdoor's post
i really don't know but merlin if you watch throughout the season is a good liar and he lied to Uther many times to protect Arthur so i don't see why he couldn't lie to him and say there something wrong with the sword.Author: bala Time: 11-22-2008 04:50
I'm looking forward tonight episode-i just hope promo is not misleading and artur see merlin use his powers Author: superhero Time: 11-23-2008 07:30
Awww poor Will i thought he was gonna die but i hoped i was wrong and when Merlin used magic it was obviously him cause he was guiding the wind with his hand so the fact that no ones worked out that he uses magic is abit annoying but i still love it i especially liked when Gwen told Arthur off. Author: bala Time: 11-23-2008 07:32 Subject: Reply 82#82 superhero's post
it was sad but it shows how merlin keep his powers a secret Author: superhero Time: 12-6-2008 09:50 Subject: eppy about the unicorn
I liked this eppy my favourite part was the bit about Arthur eating the rat but it would have been mean to give it to Morgana. Author: bala Time: 12-6-2008 09:59 Subject: Reply 84#84 superhero's post
tonight episode so much better Author: bala Time: 12-7-2008 09:43 Subject: season 1 final
Author: bala Time: 12-13-2008 01:24 Subject: preview for last episode of the season
Author: superhero Time: 12-13-2008 09:10
but Arthur cant die or he does then Merlin brings him back to life, he cant die properly though. Author: bala Time: 12-13-2008 09:23 Subject: Reply 88#88 superhero's post
That the clif-hanger Author: bala Time: 12-13-2008 11:58
Great episode and as always everything turn out fine but there must be a consequence of what going happen now that Nimah is dead.Author: superhero Time: 12-13-2008 12:40
Cool episode! Awww poor knight at the begining,he was really nice and went back for Merlin and then he died! The fight between Merlin and Nimueh was awesome but i dont really think she was evil and i kind of wished someone would have died though instead of all the main characters and lots of extras being miraculously saved. I was sure Gauis would die. Author: bala Time: 12-13-2008 12:47 Subject: Reply 91#91 superhero's post
so was i but the dragon and merlin are no longer friends.
Still i kind sad to see her go i can't merlin had power to defeat her.
no idea how season 2 is going to begain. Author: spratt89 Time: 9-10-2009 11:29
Season 1: Episode 1: The Dragon’s Call
This was a brilliant episode, Merlin and Arthur are quite good together, the second fight was great to watch and funny at times, Mary/Helen was just a crazy old woman, the best part was when Merlin found out what his reward would be. Yes, the show plays fast and loose with what is deemed to be historical truth. However, just like Robin Hood, it's not worth getting worked up about the inaccuracies Author: spratt89 Time: 9-10-2009 11:29
Season 1: Episode 2: Valiant
A Brilliant episode, a snake shield was a great idea for this episode; Merlin bringing that dog statue back to life was fantastic and was nice to see Arthur ask Merlin to come back as his servant after sacking him. A credible performance by Will Mellor as Knight Valiant was the highlight of the episode for me. I like how everyone keeps going on about Merlin’s destiny. Author: spratt89 Time: 9-10-2009 11:29
Season 1: Episode 3: The Mark Of Nimueh
This was another great episode, Merlin almost getting Gwen killed was good but saving her made up for his mistake, Morgana convincing Arthur to help was great and yet again Merlin uses his magic to save the day but Arthur takes all the credit. In my eyes Michelle Ryan did an excellent job of playing Nimueh Author: spratt89 Time: 9-10-2009 11:29
Season 1: Episode 4: The Poisoned Chalice
This was a great episode, was nice to see Arthur doing anything he could to save Merlin, it looks like Gwen cares for Merlin, Arthur disobeying Uther again was great as Morgana is the one that talks Arthur into going against Uther’s wishes. What was highly improved in this episode was the relationship between Arthur and Merlin; both now seem to have a mutual respect for one another with each out to save one another Author: spratt89 Time: 9-10-2009 11:30
Season 1: Episode 5: Lancelot
Another brilliant episode, I hope Lancelot makes another appearance at some point as he was great for this episode and also glad that somebody apart from Gaius knows about Merlin’s secret, was nice how Merlin wanted to help Lancelot become a Knight even if it did get Lancelot in trouble. The Griffin special effects themselves were pretty good, the ending with Merlin saving the day and yet again not able to take the credit for doing so. Author: spratt89 Time: 9-10-2009 11:30
Season 1: Episode 6: A Remedy To Cure All Ills
A fantastic episode, Edwin was one nasty piece of work but Edwin got what he deserved in the end, was a nice gesture on Uther’s part to make Gaius a freeman of Camelot. I think Merlin might always have been suspicious of Edwin. How Uther could fall for what Edwin was saying about Gaius I will never know. Author: spratt89 Time: 9-10-2009 11:30
Season 1: Episode 7: The Gates Of Avalon
A very good episode, was good to see it revolve around Morgana and her dreams, Arthur was very different when he thought he was in love, the cover story Merlin and Gaius gave Arthur was a brilliant one. I loved the reaction Uther gave when Arthur declared he was going to get married, Merlin always seems to save the day at the right moment. Author: spratt89 Time: 9-10-2009 11:30
Season 1: Episode 8: The Beginning Of The End
A Fantastic episode to watch, Morgana really was attached to the boy for some reason, Merlin looks for invites trouble if you ask me or trouble just finds Merlin either way it ends in the same result, How Morgana continues to convince Arthur to help I will never know, best part was Merlin getting the keys from Arthur as that was just funny to watch.
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though I cant believe he said that he wished that Arthur was never born, that was cold. 