The ending ruined the show for me. Short battle. No epic fight between Merlin and Morgana. Arthur dies. Merlin is a total failure and goes off to be alone forever. Why would Gaius tell Gwen that Arthur was in good hands? He wasn't. Why didn't Merlin call on Kilgharrah sooner? Why didn't Kilgharrah save Arthur? Gwen loses everyone she loves and has to rule alone. What about Merlin's mom? The ending just fell apart. Most fans think it should've ended a bit like this:
- Merlins magic should've been revealed in the beginning of the season. Arthur would've accepted it in a few eps.
- Merlin arrives at the battle as himself, not the old man, on the back of Kilgharrah and fights along with the knights.
- Merlin then has an epic battle with Morgana and he wins. Everyone sees Merlin use magic.
- Arthur and Mordred have a huge sword fight and Arthur wins, but is hurt.
- Kilgharrah heals Arthur and then flies he and Merlin back to Camelot.
- Arthur then tells Kilgharrah that his father was wrong for the way he treated him and that he himself was wrong about magic.
- End with Arthur and the knights at the round table. The camera focuses on the new figure sitting next to Arthur, dressed in red. This new figure is Merlin.
The ending the writers made was garbage. Every season, Merlin is told to protect Arthur because one day he and Merlin would rule together and bring about change. The bad ending made the whole show pointless. I used to watch this show all of the time. I loved this show so much until the ending. Now I'll never be able to watch it again because I know that everything Merlin does in each show is for nothing. You can't make a show with so much heart, have such a sad and hopeless ending. There's enough sadness in the world. The writers can't say they were following true to the story because they weren't for most of the show. Arthur is supposed to be old when he dies. Were the writers just trying to make a statement? It's their show, so they can do what they want. Bad move. They even played this crap on Christmas eve. Thanks alot. This was a family show? All this shows kids is that no matter what you do, how hard you try, evil always wins in the end, so why bother. One man can't make a difference. I can't believe the cast thought the ending was good. I guess they didn't care, as long as they get paid. If I have known the show was going to end like that, I would not have bothered. The writers are heartless monsters.
Yadis - 11 years ago
This is the best final of all, in my opinion. I sometimes feel a bit lonely, but I think it gives a very beautifull conclusion to this wonderful series that has remained true to itself. I thank the writers for their courage as they defended their idea, like it or not. Finish like that was very brave, and I want to point out, because it would have been easier to finish on happy ending, and everyone happy. Merlin is a series different, and final'm totally given certification. This series tells the story like no one has ever been able to tell before. The characters are finally humans, which allows them to identify with. Freedoms that they have taken with the legend can finally keep the suspense.
Then you can blame the quality of scenarios that are not always developed, but that would allow us to escape, not to take the lead with unnecessary complications.
Simplicity is good.
But this simplicity is not so simple, because I find this series very complex in its bottom. It leads us to reflect on concepts that we forget today, like love, dedication, dreams ... Even if things do not go as planned, it deserves to be lived. Merlin, thank you, because I think that finally we were given a useful series, which not only just satisfy, but who wants to make us think, without being aware of it!
Bravo!
Laura - 11 years ago
We thought the end was sad! We want Merlin back, if you do, please sign our online petition at
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/we-want-more-merlinmore-seasons/
and to like is on facebook and show your support https://www.facebook.com/MerlinNeedsToCarryOn
Nora Martinez - 11 years ago
For the final installment of Merlin, writer Julian Jones serves us a story as appetizing as stale bread and spoiled milk. Although "The Diamond of the Day: Part Two" starts off with a bang, it's momentum begins to wane and inevitably leaves one with a bad aftertaste by the end . For five seasons Merlin has captured and held the love and attention of fans around the world. This past christmas eve however, fans who were already saddened by the show's cancellation were dealt another blow when the show's creators forgot to deliver on their promise: Unite the kingdoms in peace and usher in the time great time of Albion....Ahem...(Spoiler Alert)... Before Arthur dies!!!!!!
WARNING: More spoilers:
- We never see the kingdoms united in peace in Albion
- The prophesy that Merlin and Arthur would usher in a time of freedom of religion never came to pass.
The last episode of Merlin completely eclipses the years of hard work that the cast and crew brought forth. This ending was an injustice to the fans, the cast and the crew!
Ummmm...Mr. Jones, what were you thinking when you wrote this? Why did this script even make it past the first draft?
The ending ruined the show for me. Short battle. No epic fight between Merlin and Morgana. Arthur dies. Merlin is a total failure and goes off to be alone forever. Why would Gaius tell Gwen that Arthur was in good hands? He wasn't. Why didn't Merlin call on Kilgharrah sooner? Why didn't Kilgharrah save Arthur? Gwen loses everyone she loves and has to rule alone. What about Merlin's mom? The ending just fell apart. Most fans think it should've ended a bit like this:
- Merlins magic should've been revealed in the beginning of the season. Arthur would've accepted it in a few eps.
- Merlin arrives at the battle as himself, not the old man, on the back of Kilgharrah and fights along with the knights.
- Merlin then has an epic battle with Morgana and he wins. Everyone sees Merlin use magic.
- Arthur and Mordred have a huge sword fight and Arthur wins, but is hurt.
- Kilgharrah heals Arthur and then flies he and Merlin back to Camelot.
- Arthur then tells Kilgharrah that his father was wrong for the way he treated him and that he himself was wrong about magic.
- End with Arthur and the knights at the round table. The camera focuses on the new figure sitting next to Arthur, dressed in red. This new figure is Merlin.
The ending the writers made was garbage. Every season, Merlin is told to protect Arthur because one day he and Merlin would rule together and bring about change. The bad ending made the whole show pointless. I used to watch this show all of the time. I loved this show so much until the ending. Now I'll never be able to watch it again because I know that everything Merlin does in each show is for nothing. You can't make a show with so much heart, have such a sad and hopeless ending. There's enough sadness in the world. The writers can't say they were following true to the story because they weren't for most of the show. Arthur is supposed to be old when he dies. Were the writers just trying to make a statement? It's their show, so they can do what they want. Bad move. They even played this crap on Christmas eve. Thanks alot. This was a family show? All this shows kids is that no matter what you do, how hard you try, evil always wins in the end, so why bother. One man can't make a difference. I can't believe the cast thought the ending was good. I guess they didn't care, as long as they get paid. If I have known the show was going to end like that, I would not have bothered. The writers are heartless monsters.
This is the best final of all, in my opinion. I sometimes feel a bit lonely, but I think it gives a very beautifull conclusion to this wonderful series that has remained true to itself. I thank the writers for their courage as they defended their idea, like it or not. Finish like that was very brave, and I want to point out, because it would have been easier to finish on happy ending, and everyone happy. Merlin is a series different, and final'm totally given certification. This series tells the story like no one has ever been able to tell before. The characters are finally humans, which allows them to identify with. Freedoms that they have taken with the legend can finally keep the suspense.
Then you can blame the quality of scenarios that are not always developed, but that would allow us to escape, not to take the lead with unnecessary complications.
Simplicity is good.
But this simplicity is not so simple, because I find this series very complex in its bottom. It leads us to reflect on concepts that we forget today, like love, dedication, dreams ... Even if things do not go as planned, it deserves to be lived. Merlin, thank you, because I think that finally we were given a useful series, which not only just satisfy, but who wants to make us think, without being aware of it!
Bravo!
We thought the end was sad! We want Merlin back, if you do, please sign our online petition at
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/we-want-more-merlinmore-seasons/
and to like is on facebook and show your support https://www.facebook.com/MerlinNeedsToCarryOn
For the final installment of Merlin, writer Julian Jones serves us a story as appetizing as stale bread and spoiled milk. Although "The Diamond of the Day: Part Two" starts off with a bang, it's momentum begins to wane and inevitably leaves one with a bad aftertaste by the end . For five seasons Merlin has captured and held the love and attention of fans around the world. This past christmas eve however, fans who were already saddened by the show's cancellation were dealt another blow when the show's creators forgot to deliver on their promise: Unite the kingdoms in peace and usher in the time great time of Albion....Ahem...(Spoiler Alert)... Before Arthur dies!!!!!!
WARNING: More spoilers:
- We never see the kingdoms united in peace in Albion
- The prophesy that Merlin and Arthur would usher in a time of freedom of religion never came to pass.
The last episode of Merlin completely eclipses the years of hard work that the cast and crew brought forth. This ending was an injustice to the fans, the cast and the crew!
Ummmm...Mr. Jones, what were you thinking when you wrote this? Why did this script even make it past the first draft?
"Can we get a do over. I am so000 disappointed.