Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-28319791-20160507034922

I finally managed to finish watching the series the second time through and I have some questions about the supposed immortality. Obviously that ridiculous blue truck ending shows Merlin is immortal but my question is this: when did he become that way?

There were a few occasions where he was near death. Would he not have died? Or was it his renewal in the Crystal Cave? It bugs me!

Also--why can't Morgana be killed? Was she impervious to any non-magical wounds? Because we all know she almost died numerous times. What changed that? Was it a massive plot hole?

Also... if both Merlin and Morgana are immortal, is every magic user? Or just the powerful ones? Can Merlin still be injured severely in the post Arthur years but heal himself?

So many questions and I am really curious what others think. Personally, I am not sure on any of it. I am thinking Merlin's "immortality" started after the cave, but again, not sure. I'd like to hear others' theories. 