User blog:It's Good to be the Queen/I love Gwen

Hi! Greetings from the U.S.A.!

I am a fan of the show "Merlin" ever since it came on the American broadcast network NBC. Season 4 (you call it Series 4 where you are) is running now on a cable network and episode 9, "Lancelot du Lac" is on tonight. I ran across this site and I started to read the opinions and comments. I found them fascinating and interesting so I decided to join in.

As the title of my blog states, I love Gwen. She is my favorite character. I love her strength, honesty, her caring nature and her Cinderella story from servant to queen. I know the writers took dramatic license with this character but it made the love story between her and Arthur more interesting, especially how they handled the speed bump (aka Lancelot). In the Arthurian legends Guinivere and Lancelot had an affair and she left Arthur for him. In the show Gwen got a get-out-of-jail-free card courtesy of Morgana's hexed bracelet, so not to turn off the audience to her. I wish Arthur found out about the enchantment before they married; but I think the writers' message was if you love someone deeply enough you forgive them for the wrong you think they have done to you. It also shows no amount of black magic, even resurrecting an old flame, can keep Arthur and Gwen apart for good. (In your face, Morgana!)

I can't wait for season (series) 5 to watch how Gwen adjusts to her new life. On the superficial side, her wardrobe: as queen I expect gorgeous gowns and fabulous jewels. We got a preview at her coronation. Her interpersonal relationships will drastically shift: as lady of the castle she'll be giving orders to the servants with whom she once worked side-by-side. The nobles she once served now have to bow and curtsy to her. I'd imagine some of the nobility are going to have a problem with Gwen because of her former station, especially the women who were hoping to snag Arthur for themselves. I'm sure Gwen can handle it; if she survived Morgana's insane, homicidal jealousy she can deal with some snobs. How her relationships with Merlin and the Knights change, especially with her brother Elyan, would be funny. But I'm going to be anxious to see her grow as Arthur's consort: sitting in during council meetings; giving her input on big decisions; and possibly acting as regent if Arthur is not available or can't rule. I also image Gwen would use her new status to be able to help the commoners in Camelot. We saw hints of what I mentioned in episodes 2 and 8 of this season.

Finally will there be the pitter-patter of little feet around the castle? Will the Pendragon have an heir?

I'm looking forward about updates for seasons 5, and I look forwarding to having discussions with you.