Board Thread:Series 5 Discussion/@comment-4623180-20121121030341/@comment-5734522-20121206073139

-I can't see how he's moving Merlin from that. It is Arthur who cannot see what's in front of him. No Gaius fault.

-You said it yourself. "In a land of magic". Ok. perhaps some things have to be the way they are.There are old men in many fantasy stories, they seem to be over 70!

-Merlin's job is not being a physician. He has a heavy destiny, he can't bear so many things. After all, this is like you're saying "Gwen is a great knight, we don't need Percival".

-If Gaius died Merlin would be heart-broken. The only person-except his mother- who was there for him, would be gone forever. I can't see why...

-Yes, Merlin was about to leave Arthur for Freya. But that was back them. Now, his bond with all of them has become stronger. It's been 7 years or so!..!

No offence, but I can't get why Gaius has to die. Gwen does not play an important part to the story, as well. She helps Arthur with her advice and presence as Gauis does for Merlin. What would we get if he died? I can't see why he annoys you.