'Merlin' series five trailer released by BBC - watch
Published Jul 28 2012, 23:21 BST | By Paul Martinovic
A new trailer for the upcoming series five of Merlin has been released.The action-packed trailer features swordplay, epic battles, dragons and sorcery to the tune of Muse's 'Knights of Cydonia'.
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Show co-creator Julian Murphy has previously dropped hints that this series will feature a much "stronger, focused and [more] powerful" Merlin than in previous runs.
Murphy said: "I think it's interesting because you saw a glimpse [of that] at the end of the last series, particularly when he killed Agravaine.
"We're really interested in taking him on that journey with all its dangers and the temptations it will bring, so that will be a big part of the fifth series."
Co-creator Johnny Capps previously told Digital Spy that he and Murphy had always planned out five series of the show, but that there is now "every possibility" it could continue into series six.
The fifth series will air on BBC One in the autumn.
Watch the new trailer for Merlin below:
It looks great...except for one thing....Merlin is still nothing more than a servant. Instead of sitting at the round table, he's serving it. So, while other peasants have become a Queen or knights, Arthur still hasn't rewarded Merlin for anything. I guess I don't think cleaning the stables and carrying the King's bath water as being a reward. Merlin seems to have lost himself in being Arthur's enabler.
July 30th 2012 at 6:07pm(+1 like)
Much better than Doctor Who
July 30th 2012 at 9:32am(+1 like)
Why do you watch Doctor Who? You do nothing but go on about how much you hate it..
July 30th 2012 at 12:20pm
Can't wait! The show grows from strength to strength and looks exciting.
July 29th 2012 at 9:46pm(+1 like)
Amazing! SO excited :-)
July 29th 2012 at 8:48pm
Looks good, aah can't wait to watch it, love Merlin! hope they're will be more series after series 5 than the proposed movies and reboot, don't do it, the show is excellent way it is!
July 29th 2012 at 5:48pm