User blog comment:Morganaforever/Episode Review: The Death Song of Uther Pendragon/@comment-4190137-20121020204757/@comment-4623180-20121020232717

I liked it more overall, probably 6.5/10.

Pros


 * Not a filler episode, relevant to the story.


 * Intense, epic magic reveal with Merlin and Uther.


 * Arthur remaining a strong king.


 * Creepy atmosphere

I also totally understand why they had no Morgana. It had to be Camelot focused. With Morgana in it the screen time would be so split. I think Uther was too guilty to go to her and instead focus on the kingdom.

Cons


 * Why Uther had changed... had death cured him of the guilt he felt for Morgana? He spent a year depressed because of Morgana.


 * I thought death would have redeemed Uther! But in turns out in Merlin it doesn't work out for everyone.


 * Uther knew Arthur had commoners for knights and was in love with Guinevere during Series 4.. did he? If not, it's a debate between a Series 4/Series 5 plothole.

There's also a question of the spirit world in Merlin. It's such an abstract place... but I guess it's like that with many shows. How would Uther be able to see it all happen from the spirit world? Is there a crystal ball or something? I guess now we have to make up facts for ourselves.

I really look forward to the next episode!