User blog comment:Sweetnatured/What are your favorite Merlin episodes?/@comment-5607183-20121211210454

Hi, great post. I agree with many of your choices. I will try and add my favourites, it's very difficult as I love so many episodes from  series 1 and 2. I especially love the episodes that focus on Merlin and Arthur and how their relationship develops. Also, love the Arthur and Gwen romance. Here goes :-

Series 1

The Poisoned Chalice

Loved this ep as it was the first time you really saw Arthur go against Uther's orders.

Lancelot

Great characters intro, love how he is completelty in love with Gwen from the start. Fav bit is when Merlin asks Gwen to choose between Arthur and Lancelot and Merlin says she wouldn't know her type if he was standing next to her, Gwen's crush on Merlin was so sweet.

The Labyrinth of Gedref

Again, classic Arthur and Merlin episode, great to see how much Arthur cares for his people.

Series 2

The Once and Future Queen

Loved the jousting, loved the blossoming romance, loved that Arthur learnt to be humble, brilliant.

Lancelot and Guinevere

Great to see Lancelot back and we see the Queenly side of Gwen for the first time when she is pretending to be Morgana. Adore the Arthur and Merlin moments in this ep, Merlin falling off the horse because he is tired, brilliant and also the giant, baby rats moment.

Beauty and the Beast - both parts

Great episodes, whats not to love about Uther falling for a troll!

The Sins of the Father

Complete contrast to Uther in Beauty and the Beast, Arthur and Ygraine reunited is really moving and Morgause was a great villian because we never really know if she knew about Arthur being born of magic

Sweet Dreams

Another fab ep, I personally love the funny ones. Arthur enchanted is hilarious. Feel so sorry for Gwen when she thinks Arthur doesn't like her anymore. Both Bradley and Colin can do comedy and tragedy brilliantly.

The Knights of Medir

Fabulous episode, Merlin having to 'kill' one of his own, one of his best friends, brilliant acting from all the cast.

The Last Dragonlord

Colin Morgan is great in this episode, perfect. Another merlin and Arthur quest, brill.

Series 3

Goblin's Gold

A nice light episode after the heavy two parter to open the series. Richard Wilson is a genius as Goblin Gaius. Uther with no hair, Arthur with donkey ears (love the bit when Gwen strokes his head), Gwen and Merlin teaming up to 'free' Gaius. Loved it!

The Crystal Cave

Love this episode, poor Merlin he always tries to do the right thing and it sometimes back fires on him. Love any ep that uses what I call 'The Labyrinth of Gedref' theme and this uses it a lot. The music is fantastic throughout all the series.

Queen of Hearts

They had me immediately in this episode, loved the coronation. Fabulous acting from Bradley and Angel. Plus, the intro off Dragoon. Genius

The Coming of Arthur - Part 2

The knights forming, Gwen using her black-smithing skills, Leon in a dress - great end to the series.

Series 4

The Darkest Hour - Parts 1 and 2

Fabulous change up, Morgana has now fully embraced the dark side. Poor Lancelot, even felt sorry for Uther.

The Wicked Day

Bradley James acted his socks off in this one, great episode, was not expecting two deaths so early in the series. Long Live The King, although still think his crown looks a bit silly!

A Servant of Two Masters

Loved the combination of drama and comedy in this one. It starts off really serious with Merlin being injured and captured and Arthur is really worried about him, so sweet! Then it turns comical as Merlin is the worst assasin in history, love when Gwen hits him on the head with the jug. It then goes dark again when Dragoon reappears. Great episode.

Lancelot Du Lac

I both loved and hated this ep. Loved the acting from the cast, Bradley and Angel were fab, hated how Morgana hurt both Arthur and Gwen so much. Its really weird to watch Series 1 and 2 Morgana eps now, knowing what she does later. She once cared about them both so much. Plus, that no eyes woman was scary and I'm still angry about that bracelet never being found.

The Sword in the Stone - Part 2

Merlin taking charge killing Agravaine and making Arthur believe, Arthur with Excalibur, Arthur and Gwen (finally) reunited. The tragedy of Tristian and Isode.The coronation, Merlin has a new jacket! Great end to series 4.

I will leave my series 5 picks until the series has finished, sob, can't believe it is the last one. Plus you are probably fed up of me rambling on. Sorry so many entries for series 2, its my favourite series.

Bye