User:MerlinUSA

About Me
I'm a fan of all five seasons of Merlin. My particular interests are the bond between Merlin and Arthur, the symbolism and the sensual undertones found in so many episodes, and the many parallels between episodes. I like to  explore the meanings of the prophecies, the overall message the final episode gives and the significance of events in each episode. My favourite seasons are 4 and 5. Merlin is a story arc twisting toward a tragic finale, an ending whose redemptive power projects genius.

Among the special attractions of Merlin I count the actors, and notably the chemistry Colin Morgan and Bradley James bring to the screen. Of course, the most remarkable acting comes from Colin, who got better and better each season until he finally just took flight. But Bradley's  performance in the two-part finale could not have been matched by any other actor.

Merlin is about change. Each character develops over a five-season story arc, all in different ways. For me, character growth is an important part of the show and plays into the overall meaning of the story arc.

Character growth, chemistry and countless other face ts of the show make it a crown jewel that must be seen in many shades of light to be fully appreciated. I hope my presence on this forum will help filter that light a little.

Note: I do not in any way endorse the Merlin-bashing and homophobia found on this site. My aim here is to make this a more tolerant forum.

Interviews:


Bradley James gives  insight into  Merlin's  King Arthur:

Bradley James On King Arthur's Growth In Season 5

Colin Morgan Describes the character Merlin as an "Irish Wolfhound."

Colin Morgan Describes The Evolution Of Merlin's Character

Julian explains Gwen's role in the finale and five-year arc of the story

Julian Murphy On The International Sensation Created By Merlin

Video link:


Alex Vlahos Interview Dec. 22 (the only reason Merlin fans survived the finale):



Audio Link:


Katie and Julian:  The finale is meant as "a love story ":
 * Comments by Katie and Julian on the finale
 * Transcript of the commentary to the Merlin finale

Quotable Quote


"... I'm incapable of friendship.  Of two friends one is always the slave of the other, though often neither will admit it."

Mikhail Lermontov,   A Hero of Our Time

*

*