Arthur and Merlin’s relationship is the main focus
“You cheated!”
“I’m a High Priestess. No mortal blade can kill me!”
Another key magical place is revisited
“You’ve done this before”
Merlin and Morgana get one final confrontation
“******, there is ******* *** *** **”
“I blame myself for what you have become, but this has to end”
“****** will **** *****”
The ending will undoubtedly prove divisive
From Inside Media Track: 12 teasers for ‘Merlin’ 5.13: ‘The Diamond Of The Day’ - Part 2 Finale (new) [Click for spoilers] » “There’s something I want to say…” » “The battle’s not over Mordred, we will have our revenge.” » “Why don’t you use magic?” » “Arthur, he is your friend!” » “Do I know him? Please Gaius answer me honestly.” » “That’s not why I do it!” » “What a joy it is to see you Arthur.” » “I blame myself for what you’ve become.” » “No man, no matter how great can know his destiny!” » “I do this because of who you are.” » “Yes, I’m sure he will. I’m pleased” » “Just hold me - Please.”
Bring lots of tissues. It’s an emotional rollercoaster! The battle of Camlann is over swiftly and there are major casualties on both sides “You gave me no choice!” Emrys uses his most powerful magic yet, and it’s very cool “You are not * ********, I ***** ****” Hard justice is delivered to traitors “Did you really think you could outwit me?” Morgana uses the Nathair again with deadly consequences An old friend of Merlin returns, but is only partially seen “Look at you. Not so tall and mighty now”
1. "How can one man be as strong as an army?" 2. There's plenty of epic action - dragons, swordplay and the like - but the chief focus of this finale is Merlin and Arthur's friendship. 3. "There are those that say he's the greatest sorcerer ever to walk the Earth." 4. There's a brief but touching reference to Arthur and Merlin's first meeting. 5. "You have won the battle, but you've lost the war." 6. Merlin (Colin Morgan) can't break old habits. 7. "We will have our revenge." 8. Get those hankies at the ready - you'll cry tears of sadness and tears of joy before this episode wraps. 9. "I have one last favour to ask..." 10. The final scene - we certainly weren't expecting that!
“Let’s just say he deserves our gratitude” “Three more patrols have returned from the white mountains my lady, there is no sign of him” “He wanted me to give you this my lady” “The sorcerer in the battle, you knew who he was” “I was born to serve you Arthur. I’m proud of that and I wouldn't change a thing” “Did you really think you could outwit me” “So you’re not an idiot, that was another lie” “I don’t want you to change, I want you to always be you”
“This is no mortal blade. Like yours, it was forged in a dragon’s breath”
» Watch for the skies! » Who will become Gaius’ new assistant? » ‘I have one last favour to ask.’ » An unlikely character will wield a sword. » One last message will be despatched by Raven Post. » The shape of a dragon will herald a change. » A life will be taken wordlessly. » More than one old friend will lend a hand at the last. » Who will make a vow by a rockery? » ‘Someone truly remarkable.’
From Cult Box (1): Merlin': 'The Diamond of the Day (Part Two)' Teasers [Click for spoilers] » Bandages, I need bandages!’ » ‘We’ve searched every valley, every gorge, every gulley. » ‘How can one man be as strong as an army?’ » ‘It’s just another part of my charm.’ » ‘Who else is still unaccounted for?’ » ‘You may have won the battle but you’ve lost the war.’ » ‘I know it. I can feel it.’ » ‘I’ll have your favourite meal waiting for you.’ » ‘Please, you have to help us!’ » ‘I’m the King, Merlin, you can’t tell me what to do.’