Board Thread:Rewatching "Merlin" - Season Five/@comment-5102537-20140517082836/@comment-6047958-20140609155725

There was a lot going on in the finale, so much to discuss, and I only saw it once. I really need to see it again, in order to get things clear in my mind.

One thing that stayed with me, though, was the "chip from the blade working toward the heart" bit, with Mordred's sword and all. (Definitely a one-use weapon, that.) It reminded me, just a little, of Frodo's wounding by the Nazgul under Weathertop. Oh, and the worm thing. (That was creepy.) What was the worm thing called again? I can't remember. I don't even remember if it was named.

I think that Merlin is one of the most unique characters in recent television history, and the way he reacts to things are very atypical of most characters. I was a bit surprised that he could be so outward in his grief; most characters are very inward when they lose somebody, and they even go into shock. None of that with Merlin. It felt very different from other death scenes I've watched and was very well done; heartbreaking and beautiful. One thing I was sort of disappointed about was, though, that Gwen was not at her husband's burial. Poor Gwen! I just want to give her a hug. At least we know Camelot is in good hands.