User blog:Dryuuu/MERLIN SEASON 5 HEADS UP

Skip to around 8:49 in the interview:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCx_1_VkY3A&feature=youtu.be

So I think we can figure by now: Thank you!
 * More Arthurian legend. Much more. He's emphasised throughout the interview how much he loves it. So we should see more. This may mean more Freya as well! She's "important to the legend", as he's previously stated before. Of course it'll be in a way we don't imagine it.
 * The "darker" path will continue. I think one of the main themes of Merlin series 4 was darkness. The trailer was dark, the promo poster was dark, Morgana's new look was dark, Uther's character was shrouded in darkness, Agravaine was dark, the Dorocha, Cailleach, Dorchraid, Southrons... so don't expect that many more sunny, happy days!
 * Merlin, the wise advisor. He probably won't be as clumsy. He'll most likely have more facial hair. Maybe not that noticeably, but a lot can happen over 8 months. I even think there's a chance Arthur will let him cut down on his servant duties, and instead let him be an actual full-time, or part-time, advisor.
 * Twists. The producers are really closed about the concept of Morgana's redemption, they don't want anyone getting ideas. They're really good with twists, there'll be many more, and I think once again, we'll get a mount of false rumours and speculation which creates hype for nothing like Series 4.. just be cautious not to fall in the trap, or you'll end up believing Nimueh is going to be riding Aithusa in one episode or Agravaine is going to be revived and controlled by a fairy or something! When the time comes, I'll try and make sure we have a section, that is heavily monitored, with everything confirmed, using sources including quotes, links, videos and so on. Anything that has no 99% accurate evidence is not to be taken for granted all the way!