. The OFFICIAL round table is introduced
. An older Mordred is back
. Mithian is back
. Queen Annis is back
. The saxons are invading
. The series will open with a two parter
. We will have a winter period
. Merlin's not changes his outfit
. Morgana has aged herself
. Gwen/Angel has been seen wearing red, black and purple dresses
That's all the I can think of atm, there is currently a forum on this fan club about all the spoilers. :)
In January 2012 for S05, SHINE asked fans: "to hear your views about the programme. What makes you a fan? What appeals to you about the show? What was your favourite series, who are your favourite characters or moment from the show? How has Merlin inspired you or changed your life? : info@shine.tv with subject header 'Merlin Fan'." One fan asked for: "An older, creepy teenaged Mordred (since Asa seems busy now)". Another suggested: "it might be best if Morgana remained evil." And, that waits is to see this on the screen next season. Unfortunately, these things are very unlikely: 1) an episode where an actor named "Colin" wakes up in Merlin's World as "Merlin" while Merlin awakens in a strange world without magic as an actor called, "Colin" who stars in a show about Merlin; 2) a musical of Merlin or minstrels shows in Camelot; 3) and of course, the big moment when --- Gwaine shaves off his beard and cuts his hair (so he looks like Percival)! Here's an abbreviated list of other things fans wanted --- mostly from this board--- and some of this seems to be hinted at or at least consistent with some of the spoilers thus far given by JM/JC while some, we'll have to wait and see (the list has been edited for clarity and brevity, * denotes things not mentioned or seen, yet; parentheses () denote examples ): 1. a snowy episode of Merlin (change of scene from the usual cave or "belly of the whale" convention on this show) 2. a Gwen Quest based on a Heroine's Journey 3. a Morgana Quest based on a Heroine's Journey 4. Merlin Quests with or without Arthur and the KORT to develop their characters and obtain weapons like defensive spells 5. Merlin becoming even Darker gaining in power and mastery of magic being tempted to become but not becoming EVIL while obtaining defensive spells, having powers over the four elements, having mastery of prophecy, redemption, and resurrection, and becoming the great sorcerer 6. Aithusa, being a servant of the Triple Goddess and serving Morgana, allied with a Saxon force to help bring about Albion. 7. Merlin meeting others from legends or people based on them like Galahad, Beowulf, Boudicca, Da Vinci, Avicenna, etc. 8. Redemptive arcs for Uther, Lancelot, Morgana, and/or Gwen 9. Queen Annis calling in a favor from Arthur because invaders under the control of Morgana/Mordred threaten Caerleon 10. Bayard or Lot or another king invoking the treaties signed by Uther to force Arthur into defending their kingdom against invaders--- magical or non-magical.
