I don't think it's just him accepting magic/realizing it can be used for good. It's about uniting the people, whether they have magic or not. That no matter where you come from or what gifts you are born w/, many deserve to be treated like a human being, w/ respect/dignity.
This really was a good scene because I think it is in this episode that Merlin's hope of returning magic back to Camelot is restored as Arthur now plans to treat the Druid people with respect. I felt sorry for both Merlin and Arthur when Uther died at the hands of Morgana's magic because Merlin's last hope seemed to have gone while Arthur was again hardened towards magic.
Well, they need the main character so they can't really torture Arthur beside Arthur has lost enough and he still young and naive when he lead the raid. I think Merlin gaze frighten the spirit and that's the main reason for the forgiveness. if the spirit harm arthur, Merlin will kick his ass!
I think the spirit forgive him because he really regret it and promise to give the druid the respect their deserve. I mean if he kill arthur other anti magic king will get the throne
You people have to realize one that the legend is being followed somewhat here, gwen is banished for adultery in the legend this show is a FAMILY show, so unless they wanted to get in shit by showing sex between lancelot and gwen there was nothing other than a kiss they could manage. In the plot of the forgiveness, the spirit probably just needed peace because arthur needed to confess his sin and wrong doing, arthur had been lying and not feeling bad for what he has done
Arthur just says 'I'm sorry for murdering you and all your innocent people (not to mention countless others) & the spirit is just like 'yeah that's cool bro let's hug it out'?!??! What a contrived piece of shit for a plot resolution. WTF I hate this show sometimes with hypocrisy trying to sugar coat things to make the men seem all innocent & noble when Gwen gets banished for *gasp* kissing another man! There's so much sexist bullshit!! I swear i'm about to give up on this show all together...
You are not alone! Does BBC realize they could lose fans because of what they're doing to the Gwen character? Very chauvinistic! "Kissing another man" is not a serious offence unlike murdering women and children which Arthur did. Why is it that women always are the ones who end up suffering alone and men have allies and friends to console them when they are lost? I'd like to see Arthur all alone suffering! Too bad BBC won't do it! They like Arthur too much!
awesome acting by arthur! Merlin was getting ready for magic but it wasn't required in the end.It shows Arthur as a king apart from Merlin's help or advice.
Merlin must be very happy about Arthurs promise that the druids will be respected from now on. I think the writers prepare the moment when Arthur will learn what his servant and friend Merlin really is. And they do it in such a good way ! To let Arthur feel his wrongdoings towards the magic people. He deeply regrets it, and he experiences forgiveness. I'm looking forward to the next episodes...
This was so beautiful. Arthur trying so hard to prove himself to his father and thus making a big mistake. The man trying to atone for the mistakes of his youth. Just wonderful. I loved this episode. The acting was superb as usual.
@TheHannaKristin But he wasn't weak -- emotional yes, but strong and still in control of himself even in the face of death. Great episode -- I thought His Father's Son and the last ep (banishing Gwen) was great acting by Bradley, but this even tops those!
Now if only he could grovel like that to beg for Gwen's forgiveness once he learns the truth about the enchantment just to have Gwen slap him in the face, punch him in the nose, cut off his ears, gouge out his eyes, and burn him alive then I'll be a happy camper!
Someone mentioned Gwen needs to redeem herself. Why? She has done nothing to seek redemption. She was innocent the entire ordeal in episode 9. Enchantment, hello?
Now that was touching. I wish we could see what Merlin saw when he was looking into that well. That was a twist that it was Arthur not Uther that was responsible of this Druid Camp Slaughter.
Beautiful! Some seriously good acting on Bradley James' part, not that he isn't awesome anyway. What a brilliantly written scene, healing the past and the present. FANTASTIC!
Truly amazing acting Bradley James. Like Arthur, you have come so far these past 4 years....
snowcat60 2 weeks ago in playlist 4.10 A Herald of a New Age
Ahhh! Turning point in the series!!! He's starting to accept magic!
TamySam231 2 months ago
@TamySam231
I don't think it's just him accepting magic/realizing it can be used for good. It's about uniting the people, whether they have magic or not. That no matter where you come from or what gifts you are born w/, many deserve to be treated like a human being, w/ respect/dignity.
TheStarSorceress 2 months ago
This part was truly beautiful!
mentinfusion 2 months ago
yikes. i think this episode of merlin pushes this show into movie standard. best so far.
oneangrybanana 2 months ago
This really was a good scene because I think it is in this episode that Merlin's hope of returning magic back to Camelot is restored as Arthur now plans to treat the Druid people with respect. I felt sorry for both Merlin and Arthur when Uther died at the hands of Morgana's magic because Merlin's last hope seemed to have gone while Arthur was again hardened towards magic.
broman178 2 months ago
I wish merlin get posess so they will hug!!
beizanten1 2 months ago
Well, they need the main character so they can't really torture Arthur beside Arthur has lost enough and he still young and naive when he lead the raid. I think Merlin gaze frighten the spirit and that's the main reason for the forgiveness. if the spirit harm arthur, Merlin will kick his ass!
beizanten1 2 months ago
I think the spirit forgive him because he really regret it and promise to give the druid the respect their deserve. I mean if he kill arthur other anti magic king will get the throne
beizanten1 2 months ago
Omg in this episode COlin and Bradly are so amazing <3!!!!!
dieskie2479 2 months ago in playlist Meer video's van MerlinJunkie
"I froze! I didn't know what to do." Yay for good acting!
Elanel 3 months ago
You people have to realize one that the legend is being followed somewhat here, gwen is banished for adultery in the legend this show is a FAMILY show, so unless they wanted to get in shit by showing sex between lancelot and gwen there was nothing other than a kiss they could manage. In the plot of the forgiveness, the spirit probably just needed peace because arthur needed to confess his sin and wrong doing, arthur had been lying and not feeling bad for what he has done
XxWolfhowlsxX 3 months ago
FREEEEEEEEEEEEEE HUUUUUUUUUUGS FOOOOOOOOOOOR ELLLLLLLLLAYN AAAAAAAND MMMMMMMMMERRRRRRRRRLIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNN SHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOILD BEEEEEEEEEEEEE THEEEEEEEE ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE
merlinbbcs4rox 3 months ago
what if merlin was possesed instead , FREE HUGS FOR MERLIN !!!!!!! HAPPY MERTHUR PEOPLE !!!!!!!!!!!
merlinbbcs4rox 3 months ago
Wow good job merlin , you really changed arthur you are a good advisor / manservant .
merlinbbcs4rox 3 months ago
That was so ankwardly ankward ....
DGDanonymous20121 3 months ago
Arthur just says 'I'm sorry for murdering you and all your innocent people (not to mention countless others) & the spirit is just like 'yeah that's cool bro let's hug it out'?!??! What a contrived piece of shit for a plot resolution. WTF I hate this show sometimes with hypocrisy trying to sugar coat things to make the men seem all innocent & noble when Gwen gets banished for *gasp* kissing another man! There's so much sexist bullshit!! I swear i'm about to give up on this show all together...
ellehcimbelle 3 months ago
@ellehcimbelle
You are not alone! Does BBC realize they could lose fans because of what they're doing to the Gwen character? Very chauvinistic! "Kissing another man" is not a serious offence unlike murdering women and children which Arthur did. Why is it that women always are the ones who end up suffering alone and men have allies and friends to console them when they are lost? I'd like to see Arthur all alone suffering! Too bad BBC won't do it! They like Arthur too much!
doctorsam000 3 months ago
@doctorsam000 YES! I agree completely with everything you have said! *virtual highfive*
ellehcimbelle 3 months ago
Am I the only waiting for possessed!Elyan to look at Merlin and call him Emrys? Just me? Excellent.....
chibichan18 3 months ago
Did anyone already mentioned the great job Adetomiwa Edun did in his role as Elyan ? Well, I do!!!!!!
Merlion211 3 months ago
awesome acting by arthur! Merlin was getting ready for magic but it wasn't required in the end.It shows Arthur as a king apart from Merlin's help or advice.
zipzap570 3 months ago
I always forget how amazing Bradley is with dramatic scenes because stuff like that usually goes to Colin. But DAMN.
juliebogen 3 months ago
I cried
FriendlyMcDonnell 3 months ago
So much SLASH material in this scene, Wow!
And Bradley James gets better every year
Poufkimashoula1 3 months ago
Merlin must be very happy about Arthurs promise that the druids will be respected from now on. I think the writers prepare the moment when Arthur will learn what his servant and friend Merlin really is. And they do it in such a good way ! To let Arthur feel his wrongdoings towards the magic people. He deeply regrets it, and he experiences forgiveness. I'm looking forward to the next episodes...
Merlion211 3 months ago
And thus-Arthur/Elyan (Arthian) was born!
You know,, if Merlin had been the one pocessed,, do you think Arthur would've allowed the hug?
inubaka13 3 months ago
good episode! Thanks again.
Gawaine is one handsome knight!
cornball918 3 months ago
This was so beautiful. Arthur trying so hard to prove himself to his father and thus making a big mistake. The man trying to atone for the mistakes of his youth. Just wonderful. I loved this episode. The acting was superb as usual.
CathieSoli 3 months ago
great speech arthur!
ProperIntro 3 months ago in playlist More videos from MerlinJunkie
gwen should become B.A and learn how to fight .... i miss her talking back to people
ProperIntro 3 months ago in playlist More videos from MerlinJunkie
what great acting
i am amazed of what they can do
serious acting and comedic as well
battousaiblade 3 months ago in playlist More videos from MerlinJunkie
This was an amazing scene...Bradley did such a good job with it!
anneandgilforever136 3 months ago in playlist More videos from MerlinJunkie
It hurts me to see Arthur (bradley) crying and beeing that weak....Gorgeous performance Bradley...
TheHannaKristin 3 months ago
@TheHannaKristin But he wasn't weak -- emotional yes, but strong and still in control of himself even in the face of death. Great episode -- I thought His Father's Son and the last ep (banishing Gwen) was great acting by Bradley, but this even tops those!
snowcat60 3 months ago
i cried so hard well done bradley great job
hannahrosemayne 3 months ago
I cried so hard here.. Well done Bradley, well done!
KayleighExcitedVids 3 months ago
Such a beautiful scene, "I still hear the screams.." That just set me off buckets.
MewxCrimson 3 months ago
Arthur is really suited to become the Once and Future King.
Aschyris 3 months ago
This scene is so beautiful, especially the "I forgive you". :')
papercutoutgirl 3 months ago
Now if only he could grovel like that to beg for Gwen's forgiveness once he learns the truth about the enchantment just to have Gwen slap him in the face, punch him in the nose, cut off his ears, gouge out his eyes, and burn him alive then I'll be a happy camper!
Someone mentioned Gwen needs to redeem herself. Why? She has done nothing to seek redemption. She was innocent the entire ordeal in episode 9. Enchantment, hello?
doctorsam000 3 months ago
So this explains why he was being such an ass to Merlin
Drowninginantimatter 3 months ago in playlist More videos from MerlinJunkie
never understimate the power of forgiveness
bellensimba 3 months ago
Now that was touching. I wish we could see what Merlin saw when he was looking into that well. That was a twist that it was Arthur not Uther that was responsible of this Druid Camp Slaughter.
FireChildSlytherin5 3 months ago
extraordinary scene with Bradley -- this is why Merlin is my favorite show. We can finally see Arthur becoming the King he is destined to become.
snowcat60 3 months ago in playlist 4.10 A Herald of a New Age
so glad this ep didnt turn out to be another filler episode! Arthur changing to be the great king he will become!
constantinexerxes 3 months ago in playlist More videos from MerlinJunkie
Beautiful! Some seriously good acting on Bradley James' part, not that he isn't awesome anyway. What a brilliantly written scene, healing the past and the present. FANTASTIC!
iheartlife89 3 months ago
...and now, Camelot is changing. This is the first step. Been waiting for the first sign and it has happened. Simple wonderful scene. WTG, Arthur!
18merlin14 3 months ago
3 words "That was AMAZING". Beautifully done and I love the part where the kid forgives Arthur just a beautiful scene.
PandaPop77 3 months ago
Very brave of Arthur to face the spirit! I believe he will keep his promise!
rubyhfa 3 months ago
this is the first step for magic to truly return to Camelot!
fbdarkangel 3 months ago
That was so touching ;__;
kaweenaxd 3 months ago in playlist More videos from MerlinJunkie
Cry worthy performance, touching scene
Crushed26 3 months ago
it's too sweet awww when spirit went "i forgive u" & went for a huge, too cute <3
dreamerlovexo 3 months ago