Board Thread:Series 5 Discussion/@comment-82.156.4.128-20121224212052/@comment-74.60.16.254-20130608071047

Firstly, everyone should know the legend that the hand that catches the sword in the lake at Avalon is THE Lady of the Lake. She safe-guards the blade so that no one but Arthur will wield it until his return.

As for the ending - I imagine we are to presume that Albion, whatever the present day, and Avalon, are by some legend preserved and Arthur will return to truly unite the modern day lands that have been divided. I'm not sure how that will work out but another assumption is that we are to believe that all other legend prior has transpired. I do not think they will create a movie since it has already been done (1998 with Sam Neill as Merlin, Helena Bonham Carter as Morgan Le Fay; 1995 First Knight - with Richard Gere and Sean Connery). It's been reincarnated several times. Let's put it to rest, shall we?