User blog comment:Morganaforever/Series 5 radical changes/@comment-4623180-20120115121315

I think the producers wanted what happens in the finale of Series 4 to really stain into the whole core of Series 5... In the scene where Arthur pulled the sword out of the stone, Merlin standing behind him was the closest to that 'advisor' he is in the legends then he's ever been. (He also plays the role very well) There is no reason they should go backwards, down to the level of "stupid petty servant" and "rough tough master". Colin Morgan shaving would change everything! He would even seem like a bit of a rabbi, haha, maybe only in Gaius's outfit, and with a hat. Looks reflect a lot, thanks for bringing that up. Morgana definitely needs to change tactics, I don't want a third repeat of the Series 3 finale. I think she'll go live with the druids. Nimueh was a different kind of sorceress to Morgana, she spent time at the Isle of the Blessed because she was a more prophetic sorceress. She knew more ancient secrets and knew what was happening and who was who. She was also around during The Great Purge. I don't think Morgana would go there simply because she is so different from Nimeuh, though they both scheme, Morgana is far more persistent and so focused on certain things she's blinded from the bigger picture- the whole destiny stuff, and that Merlin is Emrys! I think Morgana will go and live with the druids. Or, live with just Mordred by himself. Or, share a bed with Alvarr (the fans would go crazy). Back to my first point, with Guinevere now as queen, that just screams change. It isn't about 'status' anymore, so it would be stupid (and the writers would be stupid) to not make Merlin stand out a bit more to the characters. You know, be in Gaius's position when he was Uther, but without the blind king (Uther did treat Gaius like crap and didn't listen to him in the most desperate moments. Plus they had far few 'moments', it was just 'business'). To conclude my comment, want to go on my 'loyalties' list in my profile inbox? :) Your blogs are rather entertaining.