Saturday, November 26, 2011

Merlin - The Darkest Hour (Part Two)

A shocking episode and I don't mean that in a bad way!  Blown away by the ending of this show.  Please be aware - ##SPOILERS AHEAD!##
After watching Camelot, this is a much better written show, getting better each season and now with shocking twists that you just won't see coming.  So if you haven't seen this episode, I suggest stop reading NOW!
OK, for all you others who continue to read, I really enjoyed this two parter opening to season four.  Lancelot has rushed off with Merlin who is dying after jumping in front of Arthur and being attacked by the Dorocha.  They stop at a water way and Lancelot finds that the spirits in the water are protecting them both and healing Merlin.
Meanwhile, Arthur is readying himself to die in order to close the rift between the living world and the spirit world.  But Merlin will be the one to do it and when he arrives, he knocks out Arthur and speaks to the keeper of the rift and is ready to give himself to his fate, when the keeper advises him that the decision has already been made.  He turns to see Lancelot walk into rift.  Gwen had asked him to look after Arthur and to keep him safe and he gave his word and in doing so, gave his life.  A truly shocking finale to the story.  Brilliant!  If this is the level of stories we are to expect, I can't wait for next week.

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