Here are Cult Fix’s hints and teasers for the 8th episode Merlin Series 5, The Hollow Queen. Review coming up soon.
Poor Merlin, we’ve never seen him in such a bad way!
For 95% of the episode Merlin is powerless to save Arthur Mordred hardly features, again Arthur’s got a case of bedhead Gaius reluctantly becomes Arthur’s servant, with humourous consequences Merlin uses telepathic speech at one point Morgana’s ultimate weakness is exposed Merlin’s gone to see a girl, apparently We finally find out exactly who imprisoned Morgana in a flashback… …There’s also an explanation of how Aithusa ended up deformed Arthur is a cross-dresser Merlin doesn’t need a sword Someone unexpected comes to the rescue, twice Merlin needs a walking stick
Gwen (Angel Coulby) strays further toward the dark side on this week's Merlin as she plots to have her husband Arthur (Bradley James) murdered. The unwitting prince still doesn't suspect that Morgana (Katie McGrath) has corrupted his darling wife - will the Queen's treachery be exposed?
Merlin (Colin Morgan) has other matters on his mind this week, with young druid boy Daegal (Alfie Stewart) turning to him for help when his sister falls seriously ill. But soon, our hero's good nature lands him in a sticky situation than even his great magic might not be able to resolve...
Merlin continues on BBC One this Saturday (November 24) at 8.00pm.
1. We finally learn what happened to Morgana during the time she was held captive...
2. "It's a den of murderous cut-throats!" 3. Merlin's love life comes up for discussion... 4. "I have risked my life to save her... please tell me it was not in vain." 5. Gaius (Richard Wilson) is forced to assume some of Merlin's usual duties... 6. "He's gone to his death - along with everything he knows!" 7. The brutal Sarrum of Amata (John Shrapnel) may be more cunning than Gwen gives him credit for... 8. "You'll be glad when death comes!" 9. Arthur (Bradley James) has trouble keeping his shirt on - literally!