Board Thread:Series 5 Discussion/@comment-4623180-20120911033604

Series 1 opened with a "legend is about to unfold" style. The narration of the dragon gave the impression Merlin is being watched over. It was revovled all around Merlin- it set him up so well. First episode is a favourite of many. It starred Merlin walking up a hill, and the dragon's wise words.

Series 2 opened in the dark of the night in Camelot, we were led through the alleyways to the mine, where Cornelius Sigan was opened. This didn't really set up a consistent theme for the whole series- it just set up a one-off story. A departure from the Series 1 opening.

Series 3 opened with a fight scene, and Arthur and Merlin finding Morgana in the forest. This was an indiciator of the step up of action in the series, and the importance of Morgana throughout the series.

Series 4 opened with Morgana being found in a desert by the knights. Once again it set up a season largely based on Morgana's threat.

I'd say Season 2's opening stood out the most in terms of narrative.

So what do you think is in store for Season 5? My possible thoughts:


 * Morgana escaping from her captor. (I'd like flashbacks of her being caught and tortured, that's the least they can do to make up for these time jumps...)


 * Morgana reuniting with Mordred.


 * Arthur reuniting with Mordred.


 * Flashback from end of Series 4 finale after Morgana was saved by Aithusa, of her new captor coming after her, whether it's Kilgharrah, a new character or another magical person we've met before. Then a black out and "three years later". (How she escaped is explained further on)


 * Opening in Camelot with Gwen as queen.


 * In the snowy scenes, something is happening, like the Dochraid is up to something, or the wolves are gathering...

Just some ideas. I bet it won't be any of them, though! 