User blog comment:Morganaforever/Series 5 radical changes/@comment-5036924-20120115130510

Hmm, I'm kind of torn. I hope there'll be change, because another repeat of the same (rather heavily used) formula won't be good. However, what also won't be good if it's jumped so far ahead into the future that you barely recognise anything anymore. As I think the best-written parts of the show tend to be Merlin/Arthur interaction, I hope they don't change their relationship too drastically or attempt to switch Gwen and Merlin's roles in Arthur's life - like they did with Gwen and Morgana. I still want to see some of the comedic moments between them. I do think it's about time SOMEONE discovers Merlin's magic and doesn't die, though, because it's gone on for long enough. Hopefully Morgana so she can stop doing that OMG IT'S EMRYS thing all the time.

I suppose I really am dreading what they do to Gwen. I think there's a real risk of her becoming even more pious, ethical and just plain 'good' now that she's queen - if they crank up her role as the constant voice of reason and morality any further I'm fairly sure I'll like her even less.

I suppose what I want is more grey areas in the characters - less cut and dry good vs evil. Maybe some conflicted alliances between unexpected characters, or signs of doubt about what they're doing. Definitely don't want to see Morgana just sitting in a hut scheming for another series.

Looking forwards to seeing what actually happens! ;)