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I totally get that Merlin has that fear over what the reveal can do, but at the same time, I think there is just too much at stake. SO many lives have been lost, and its just getting to be a bit too much. Its moments of inconsistency that I find to be inexcusable for Merlin to keep his magic from Arthur and the others. For example, last week, he used magic in front of a complete stranger just to spare them of bandits. Yet SO many situations have presented themselves where he has the capability to save lives and chooses not to exercise it. It isn't necessarily Merlin's character that I blame as much as the writing and progression of the show. I get that he's willing to do anything and everything to protect Arthur, but in doing so, he's forgoing so many opportunities that could prove beneficial to the future of magic.

If he revealed his magic, he would NOT have to let go of so many opportunities to protect and save everyone. He wouldn't have to sound ridiculous and make Arthur find him so incompetent. I agree that a lot can and does go wrong when it comes to magic, at the same time, if he knew all the times that magic had saved him, who's to say that he would not be more trusting of it? He is a man who acts due to circumstances, agreed, but he doesn't know how much good magic can do because Merlin keeps that from him. And thus, the only exposed use of magic is for evil purposes because thats how they strike him. It goes both ways, and if anyone can instill Arthur's faith in magic, its Merlin. I just feel like Merlin has a much better chance of protecting Arthur, and so many others, if he didn't have to hide it, and I find the excuse of 'Arthur having him killed for it' being a bit unfair and lacking faith in Arthur when he has shown willing to give magic a chance.

I agree that obviously Merlin doesn't trust Mordred, nor Mordred know what he's capable of. Its understandable and expected for Merlin to be wary of Mordred, but I like that Mordred is trying. However, in terms of him having magic and keeping that a secret, I just find that super inconsistent, and again, its something that the writers can be blamed for as I had been under the assumption that Arthur knew Mordred had magic, since he knew he was a druid. But oh well! We know for the most part what turns Mordred against Arthur and I am dreading that because I just love their relationship so much!

Its definitely time for Merlin to take a leap of faith. Those three years of peace in Camelot, would have been the perfect opportunity. No threats of Morgana, no anything. He could just be doing so much, and saving so many people. For example, Elyan. I firmly believe that if they were aware of Merlin's magic, they could have taken an entirely different approach to saving Guinevère. Its true that it goes ill for him, but like I said, if Arthur knew how many times magic had been used for good . . . well, as we agreed he's a man of circumstance, I don't think his opinion of magic would be so harsh. He had said himself that he's only ever seen magic used for evil. He gave 'Merlin' his word that he would remember the sorcerer saving Guinevère. He gave Old Merlin a promise that he would allow magic to be practiced when he's king. If Merlin was more honest with him, it might strain their relationship, yes. But it could do wonders in changing Arthur's attitude toward magic. Cause as I said, if anyone has the power of doing so, its Merlin. And he's definitely not using it, but rather, just waiting and waiting for Arthur to come to that realization. When all he's doing is letting Arthur's eyes open more to how evil magic can be as his enemies strike.

Spoilers explain how Mordred is going to turn against Arthur so we just gotta brace ourselves for that ! Some don't think we're gonna get a magic reveal, which I hope isn't true at all!!! But who knows! I think/fear the series is going to end with Arthur's death and I will die right with him if that happens!

THANKS Mordred!!! I think he did tell Arthur that Guinevère was under a spell! He said that sorcery was what caused the enchantment and such and at the beginning of the episode, Merlin told Arthur that she was under the influence of dark magic or whatever! And I think Gaius had mentioned a few things in terms of her being under a spell! I don't even think they showed much of him struggling to decide to use magic, because his mind was set!

The Wicked Day showed a LOT more of him being conflicted, but this one his mind was made up! I think that should have been an intense episode for the couple, was a bit too dismissive of everything! Like they didn't even show Guinevère after the enchantment was broken! Did she remember everything? How did she feel? I just think it was really disappointing conclusion for such a major plot this season!

RIGHT! SO there was lots I liked and didn't like!! Firstly, I was SO happy that it was blatantly stated that Gwen was enchanted! I KNEW that she would not willingly betray Arthur and was glad that they made that clearer than they already did! It wasn't about her moving over to the dark side, it was about her being forced under a toturturous ritual that made her lose her free will!! I knew that she was under a spell but was glad it was directly stated!

With that said, I was extremely disappointed with the lack of Arwen in this episode!! I was hoping for more when he was trying to convince her to step into the water and then after the enchantment was broken. Even a little scene in their chambers at the end of the ep would have been perfect!! But they really disappointed the Arwen fans with the lack of it! After building it up for three episodes, I don't think they did a good job with ending that particular plot!! SUPER disappointing and it left me rather bitter!!

On the more positive note, Old Lady Merlin made me CRACK up!! And was glad to see Mordred get a bit more of a role this ep! I'm SO EXCITED for next week cause I LOVE Alator, so can't wait to see him again!!

ELYAN!!! GOOD GOSH I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THAT!!!! HE IS NOT DEAD! HE IS NOT DEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE WILL BE BACK, SOMEHOW!!!!! OMG THAT WAS SO HARD TO WATCH!! I freaking cried and I NEVER cry during shows and movies!! THAT WAS JUST TERRIBLE!! BROKE MY HEART!!!! *CLINGS TO ELYAN* That was one of the HARDEST scenes I ever had to watch in my life!!! Still thinking about it makes me CRAZY SAD

Hmmm, that would be interesting!! I dunno, I still don't think that Morgause used any form of powerful magic to sway Morgana to her side. We saw their interactions, and it was built up for a few episodes. I think Morgause knew just what to say to her, and after Morgana was poisoned by Merlin, suddenly had the need for revenge against everyone. What I DO think, is that Guinevère's 'transition to the dark side' can be compared to Agravaine's. In a deleted scene, we saw him proclaim his undying love for Morgana, and it just seemed SO random!

That was something that was never properly explained: why Agravaine sided with Morgana. His hate for Uther is understandable, but his hate for Arthur never made sense. (Well, technically neither does Morgana's, but still!!) I would say that this Guinevère thing is more similar to the Agravaine one, and I SERIOUSLY hope they explain why Agravaine was like that! Because he had NO backstory whatsoever!! Growing up with Arthur and being close to him, to suddenly wanting him dead and seeing his half sister who Agravaine has no relation to on the throne! I hope they clarify that, and I think this situation with Gwen could be similar to that!!

Gwen's enchanted!!! There is NO WAY that she was turned to the dark side like that, because she blatantly rejected Morgana's friendship!! I think Morgana keeps trying to manipulate her but Gwen remained strong during that ENTIRE episode and there is no way she was suddenly like "Oh, I'll side with you Morgana." It is not at all in her character to do that, and even with the mandrake route, she refused Morgana's kindness. She had the food yes, but that scene where Morgana was like "I'm the only one you can trust."

She had ALMOST taken advantage of Gwen's state (due to the mandrake route) but Gwen still did not accept her. For her to turn so quickly from that, to wanting to kill Arthur is just impossible. So I don't at all believe she so easily turned to the dark side, but that she is enchanted! If there is ONE THING that has always been consistent with this series, its Gwen's loyalty and devotion to the people she loves.

I already ranted about Morgana, but I just don't think that this episode showed anything, other than the fact that she tried to manipulate Gwen and failed. So had to use more magic to get what she wanted her to do.

I also don't really think this situation is similar to Morgause and Morgana's. Morgause preyed on Morgana feeling alone in her magic. Morgana MADE Gwen feel alone and then preyed on her fragile mind due to the mandrake route. Morgana put her in that situation and tried to use it to her advantage, where as Morgana was already in a lonely situation when Morgause stepped in. I doln't think this explains Morgause/Morgana because that whole thing was just poorly done, where as this, its clear evidence of magic.

She told him that she would rather speak with him, and he hoped that it would help her. He would do whatever it to to help calm her mind and heart. And if she wished to talk, then he would spend the rest of the night talking to her until she found that peaceful state of slumber. Her words however caused him to pause, thinking about a child. She had thought of one? Up in that awful place? They had been married for over three years, and he knew that the fact that they had no child, was something that weighed heavily on both of them. Not only because of needing an heir, but because they both longed for that completion to their family. That honor to call a child their own. A product of the love they shared. But right now, he didn't want her to feel upset about anything. Least of all things that were out of her control. Yet it was those things that were more difficult to comfort her over.

He looked at her eyes as they filled with tears, and raised his hand to gently brush one away. "In a way, fate favored us, for I would not want our child to endure the absence of their mother. However temporary." Especially under these circumstances. "And now that you are home and safe once more, God-willing, we will have a child. Amaren, or Anna. Or perhaps both," he said, wanting to sound encouraging and confident that one day, they would be able to call themselves parents. For he knew that this was something that was upsetting her, and did not wish for her to place further pressure on herself. God willing . . . they would have children.

Guinevère never lacked faith in him. Not even back when he wasn't half the man he was now. When he was more arrogant, and a bully. She had spoken of how much faith she had in him, because she was the only one who could see who he really was. The only one who could see past the surface; the person he acted as he was to everyone else. She saw something inside of him. Even now, her faith in him never failed to fill him with honor and privilege. He had been so afraid the worst had happened, yet he had enough faith and hope to have journeyed to the Dark Tower. It was never a matter of not going. He almost apologized for taking so long to come, but stopped himself. She would not accept his apologies and he shouldn't be making her use what little strength she had to debate them. She spoke of being afraid, and Arthur's heartache for what she had endured that made her fear even falling asleep.

He had seen how hard it was for her, how terrified she was, when they were in the woods and she would cry from her nightmares, or just not sleep at all. "I'm here," he said in a soft voice, trying to help soothe her mind. "And I'm not going anywhere." No more leaving the castle for some time, for either of them. "I promise you that I will be here when you fall asleep, and when you wake up." While they often fell asleep in each others arms and where there when they woke up, he felt the need to remind her . . . especially tonight. "You're safe now, and I will let no more harm come to you." Not again. Not anymore. He would do more to protect her; whatever it takes. He kissed the top of her head, leaving his lips there in a lingering embrace as he wondered if it was he or her who gained more comfort from this action.

I COMPLETELY AGREE WITH NORA! I firmly believe that Guinevère is under an enchantment! I was just explaining to Mordred that this is like the Lancelot thing all over again!! When Morgana brought back Lancelot, and Guinevère proved her loyalty to Arthur, then Morgana was forced to enchant Gwen to make her lust after Lance. THIS is the exact same thing! Guinevère had proven her loyalty to the people she really loves, so I believe that Morgana had to use magic to make her do what she wants.She constantly underestimates Guinevère's strength and I LOVED Guinevère for being so strong in this episode!

I acutally have NO symapthy for Morgana!! I think she was just using that story to try and get sympathy, and this may sound harsh, but she got what she deserved. SHe has killed, terrorized and done SO much to people, that whenever something happens to her, she's like "OMG POOR ME! EVERYONE FEEL SORRY FOR ME!!!" I know that may sound harsh, but I am SO DONE with Morgana. She has hurt FAR too many people to ever get an ounce of sympathy because at this point, nothing can justify her actions!

In terms of Arthur having more faith, I think he was just scared and didn't know how to handle the situaiton !! He believed she was alive otherwise he would not have gone to the Dark Tower, but I think he was just having trouble coping with the fact that she was gone

On another note, I WANT ELYAN BACK!!!!!!!!! THAT WAS SO HEARTBREAKING