User blog comment:Dryuuu/Series 5 AESTHETICS/@comment-4650675-20120130193805

The first thing I would love to see is MORE magic.Some breathtaking magic spells that cause natural disasters, storms, earthquakes and things like that. Like the storm Merlin summoned in 1x13 or the fireballs he exchanged with Nimueh. The tornado he summoned in "the servant of two masters" looked great as well!

I would also like to see more places like Avalon, the Valley of Fallen Kings, Fisher King's kingdom e.t.c. since it's supposed to be the last season. One of the few things I loved in the "Lamia" episode was the look of the old castle and how they explored it! I want Lot's kingdom, for example, to have a dark and foggy aura around it and perhaps some pretty dramatic music as well.

As for the characters, I have a lot of suggestions. Let's start with Merlin. You are right, Colin is the one who mentioned that he won't have to shave anymore in next series, so he'll have a bit of facial hair. It will be a nice change and he'll look cooler and wiser in that. That's namely one of the reasons that I can't wait for next series. Also, some new clothes for Merlin would be nice! He's been in the same outfit for 4 series!

About Arthur now...he doesn't have many choices does he? He already has kingly clothes, a kingly room and a kingly angry crown. Maybe that's the only thing that I'd change in his appearance. And maybe more facial hair to him as well.

I don't think thart Gwen should look more like a queen. Her big advantage compared to other princesses is that she was a blacksmith's daughter. And that she should remain. She can have all Morgana's dresses and maybe some new ones that belong only to her as well, but she shouldn't look too...self-indulgent or like a spoiled princess.

Morgana Pendragon. My favorite! If Katie's words are taken into consideration, we'll see her in armour more than the rest of the seasons. And I would love to see that. However, as you said, she shouldn't tie her hair back. She would look much more dangerous and cool if she was swordfighting while her hair was let down, like in 4x13 when she was easily defeating many knights without the basic armouring.(although that cost her a fatal wound and almost her life) I also want to see a darker, intimidating and more mysterious Morgana, if possible. The dark clothes and makeup did a great job in that in series 4. Some purple, along with black in her outfit would be good. Maybe her dress should also be more revealing so that a part of her legs can be seen. (not offensively revealing,I hope you understand what I mean) She should look more...friendly with the nature, since she's a high priestess of the old religion. What other better way than that? Also, she should look less insolent and a bit more wise.

Gaius and the knights...I think that's how they're supposed to look like. I have no suggestions on that part but your idea sounds nice.

I would also want Mordred, if he returns, to share similar clothing to Morgana. Dark clothing and armour would look good, but I don't know if it would fit Asa(if he played Mordred again). I also happened to watch the mists of Avalon lately and I loved Mordred's dark clothes. Something similar would be nice. Maybe some hooded cloaks would look to on him too though.

That's all! Those are my aesthetics suggestions for series 5!