Well it looks like BBC’s fantasy drama Merlin will be magically disappearing after season 5 – just when the series was really starting to pick up. Merlin will conclude its epic five year journey this Christmas (in the UK) with a two-part series finale – which the cast promises will leave fans breathless.
BBC’s adaption of Merlin took a similar route as the CW’s Smallville did with Superman, by taking their iconic characters at an early stage of their heroic development. Merlin starts off as a young servant boy who soon climbs the ranks to become the then Prince Arthur’s unlikely best friend and confidant – all while hiding his budding magical abilities, which have been outlawed by the king. In a similar Smallvillesque fashion, the series’ main villain, the Lady Morgana, started out as trusted friend but soon turned to fearsome foe.
Merlin series 5 is already halfway through in the UK – but won’t debut in the United States until January 4, 2013 on Syfy. Without giving too much away, series 5 of Merlin will see Arthur finally ascending the throne as king, while using the recently assembled Knights of the Round Table to battle his legendary villain Mordred.
Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table – like a boss
What may have come as shocking news to fans seems to have been something the cast has been preparing for awhile – as they’ve reacted to Merlin’s cancellation with a calm sadness. Colin Morgan (who plays Merlin) took to CultBox to say:
“I know this is the end, and I know this is goodbye, but thank you for being there on the journey with us because it has been a lot of fun!”
Bradley James, who plays King Arthur, added to Morgan’s statement by letting fans know that they were the real magical force behind the show’s success by saying:
“Devoted fan base who made the show a unique, surreal and special experience. My words won’t do justice to the honor of being King Arthur, so I shall just say that it has been an exceptional one and that knowing the show has been a part of so many people’s lives has been humbling.”
Merlin (Colin Morgan) and his best buddy King Arthur (Bradley James)
In a bit of an ironic twist, hope for a truly spectacular series ending for fans comes from actress Katie McGrath, who plays the villainous Lady Morgana, who said:
”The breathtaking finale of this series leaves you with no doubt that characters have been on their journeys and had their stories told – it’s completely the right time to draw our telling of the story to a close.”
Angel Coulby, who plays Guinevere, the servant turned Queen of Camelot, also teased fans about the epic two part series finale, while taking the time to reminisce about the success of Merlin. Coulby said:
“I think we’ve told the story we set out to tell, which ends with the fantastic two part finale by the way! I believe the key to any successful show is making sure you leave people wanting more!”
Morgana (Katie McGrath) turns a sword on her once friend and servant Guinevere (Angel Coulby)
Rounding out the reactions from the main cast is Richard Wilson, who plays Merlin’s mentor Gaius (who let’s be honest we never thought would make it to the finale) had the following to say:
“Firstly I would like to say that I’m extremely sad that Merlin has come to an end. Speaking as Gaius, I feel I have mentored the young wizard as far as I can – he is much smarter and greater than me now and I am simply exhausted!”
Battling sad news with humor, Irish actor, Eoin Macken (who plays the gallant knight, Gwaine) took to twitter to console fans by tweeting: “For the ppl sad about Merlin, it’s true this is the end of it, sorry about that…if I’d my way the knights would be flying superheroes ..”
Old Merlin
The big question remaining is who will survive the big two part finale as well as if Merlin’s magical secret will be revealed to all. Although the main series will meet its end soon, there’s already talks of potential spin-offs, TV movies and even a possible reboot.
Shine and FremantleMedia Enterprises (which handles Merlin internationally) are in the early stages of developing potential Merlin spinoffs using the universe created in the series – possibly with the further adventures of the Knights of the Round Table. Any future shows or possible TV movies would be produced by Shine’s Kudos in partnership with FME.
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The final season of Merlin hits the United States January 4, 2013 on Syfy on.
Source: Zap2it
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Hey plz plz plz don’t cancel it .
Hey Marium – season 5 was the last and it already ended in most countries
But YOU could help to bring it back. Visit http://www.facebook.com/merlin2return, read what over 8000 fans are doing and take part 
PLEASE MAKE MORE EPOSIDES IM LIKE UPSESSED AND FINISHED SEASONS 1-4 IN 2DAYS EASE MAKE MORE!!
PLEASE MAKE MORE EPOSIDES IM LIKE UPSESSED AND FINISHED SEASONS 1-4 IN 2DAYS EASE MAKE MORE!!
Giuliaaa join our global family at http://www.facebook.com/merlin2return, and help us bring this show back! Join the 8400+ global fans around the world who are just as upset as you are. Click this link to see how others world wide are responding to Merlin’s end: http://youtu.be/RNGcgHr4Nog
My comment is to merlin fan
Im a member of 2 groups (merlin2return) & (moremerlin)
I dont understand why you attack merlin2return who I joined first
They are the largest group I found and have been working hard
The other group asked us all to make videos something im not able to do but send a postcard I can do and do gladly
The “inspirer” has never revealed him or herself to anyone and yet you claim to know if she is not part of the industry or not
You should get a life mate and stop pestering people
Im proud to be part of a family working to bring merlin back if you dont like it go jump and go chill our ass out and if you want to attack 1 group go attack them all
to the rest of you im gonna support this merlin2return campaign even more now they’ve done nothing but be cool from the start
their leader or whatever you wanna call him or her hasnt ever revealed their identity simply to not get credit i think thats commendable erm yeah thats the word
they work hard and he does daily to make it happen so ignore that nutcase above and go check em out or believe him and stil check em out lol
http://www.merlin2return.org and http://www.facebook.com/merlin2return
The other group arent even a quarter of their size and have so many admins its confusing and only 1 idea so im hardly on there now plus they seem to have copied these merlin2return lot
Im a brit from birmingham and I say lets bring this show back
peace out
This is specifically directed to Author: MerlinFan
Comment that begins:
“Over 200″ READ it right and adds… he is sorry to rant, but it had to be said …blah blah blah …spew spew spew .. NO it did NOT have to be said other than for your own glorification to hear you say this and make you feel empowered. ADVICE IS WELCOMED WHEN IT IS ASKED FOR … you are entitled to your opinion, but if you are going to attack people who believe differently than you do …ask why others who are allowed to have opinions bother you and ask if they care to hear your advice … as for me I could care less about your opinion, so your comments are not welcomed let alone matter.
Mayr, I was not attacking anyone. Mouthing off like that, you are the one who is not acting mature. Perhaps if you and your friends on the campaign would actually listen to people who know what they are talking about instead of those who aren’t you wouldn’t rip apart anyone who openly disagrees with you.
There are ways to let the now former producers and BBC know you disliked the ending without trying to get an ENDED show back and in the process acting like entitled brats who think the actors, BBC, Shine, etc owe you.
I’m not interested in self-gratification or self-empowerment. What I said needed to be said, as did this. You don’t have to take my advice, you have a free mind and should do as you wish; however for those who are easily led on, I think they deserve to know that your leader and certain other supporters are leading them on and even, at times, lying to them or telling half-truths. If you choose to blindly follow your leader, so be it. Your choice. Others choice, too.
I for one find it offensive when your leader and others imply that those of us who disliked the ending liked it because we have moved on. If you think people who disagree with you aren’t true fans, you are wrong. I’m sorry if I implied you weren’t true fans because you are part of that campaign. That was a bit unfair on my part.
It was just a tv show, one that some fans loved, yet could still give you a list of stuff that bugged them way before 513 aired and ended. But it’s still just a tv show. The actors and others who worked on it owe you nothing.
your opinion is irrelevant … I don’t care!
to MerlinFan: YOUR WORDS:You and your campaign give true Merlin fans a bad name. You disrespect the cast. Any I can tell you, many fans who disliked the ending feel you’ve disrespected and made them look bad by making it sound like we are all entitled brats who cannot move on.
If you do not see that as an attack, you need a little more education about bullying and abuse. You attack anyone when you accuse them of disrespecting others. We have identified who you are and your abuse behavior and betrayal towards this group when you started out a hero to most of us is absolutely appalling! I have been silent up until now …but I am speaking quite loudly … I am shocked by the level of abuse and disregard with which you treat the people of this group that you were once a respected leader of …shame on you! If you cannot say anything constructive …then leave us alone. You do not like our brand, great you are entitled, just like anyone who prefers Pepsi over Coke …but get over it … you left, move on …do your job and stop bullying and abusing the members of this group …or I will make a video about your story with us and let people decide for themselves.
THAT is not abuse and bullying since your campaign is disrespecting others, plain and simple. Pretty much, to you and yours, anything that doesn’t 100% support your cause is abuse. Typical.
I have NEVER had anything to do with your campaign. Til now, quite honestly, I didn’t even give it much of a notice. However, for the sake of that person who left your campaign, I will not say more since you will decide who I am without knowing and then try to ruin them. That you would do that alone just shows what sort of person you are. And people will see that.
You are not worth the effort MerlinFan
This saddens me more than they know! Why is it, every time we finally have good entertainment, they have to cancel it? I am about sick to DEATH of reality shows! So when we (my family and I) discovered Merlin, we were instantly hooked! And now… this.
I swear it’s like the death of television again.
Please come out with a spin off with arthur as we know him with his knight s and merlin..getting to see there journey has been nothing short of exciting.. never gets boring or old to see there new adventures. ..
What an amazing show! There has long since been a show that had the dramatic adventure and suspense that Merlin had. I am truly saddened that it is over and consider myself a loyal fan to the show. I think the writers and actors are both genious and spectacular as I have never been so affected by the end of a series. Wow! I hope there is something more to come!
Wow! what an interesting show!i have long been a loyal fans to this dramatic adventure,among all i found no other film so realistic captivating as ‘Merlin’ though full of suspend.i congratulate Merlin to portray such character which is no easy to come by in the real life.This is seen how great and powerful he is yet pretend as a fool.I rely hope and wish more of this will come
There’s a knight missing ELYAN … i adore all of them.. so loyal and so hot! the hottest Percival
Merlins soo cute
Hey dont spin off this show of Merlin I really enjoying watching it but I guess many of the viewer rather watch 9pm instead of 10p, eastern time … The show is really great to watched I do really enjoying it … Please dont spin off Merlin “s show