So for those of you wondering whether he'd ever permanently grow into a man with a white beard, it looks like the answer is a resounding no. He probably wanted to avoid Gandalf and Dumbledore comparisons, being able to see the future and all.
Comparisons to other things, however, are not as much of a problem. Take a look at this clip from the season premiere, which attempts to achieve - on a significantly lower budget - that whole 300-style "speed-up, slow-down" effect to make a swordfight more exciting. Yes, it's clear they're doing it in part to cover for the fact that these guys aren't actually swift swordsmen, and no, it doesn't really matter.
After the jump, a video Q&A with Angel Coulby, who plays Guinevere.
Merlin's fifth season has already been shown in the UK, but it premieres in the U.S. this Friday at 10 p.m. on SyFy.
looking forward to seeing this since it looks like they will end the season coming full circle for arthur and merlin. and not surprised they did not want merlin going white beard for he would wind up compared to gandalph and dumbledore. for the show is suppose to be about young arthur and merlins journeys . though would not be surprised if merlin does sport the beard before the series is done with
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I just started this show on Netflix and found it pretty fun. Am I to understand that I'm just setting myself up for disappointment?
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@Someguy @Lady-Rainicorn Oh, come on, it was good enough for what it was - a fun Saturday night family show to fill time when Doctor Who isn't on.
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Did this show ever stop being absurdly goofy?
I only saw a few episodes at a friends house and couldn't stop riffing it
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@Gallen_Dugall Yeah, the goofy humour gets pretty heavily dumped for the fourth and fifth series, but I wouldn't say it was entirely to the show's benefit...
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@Gallen_Dugall I'm not a huge medieval fan so i guess i should just pass on this series?
@Canadian.Scott Speaking as a huge medieval fan, I recommend you just pass on this series. ;)
(I suppose I should clarify that I did indeed watch the first season, with my Dad who zealously DVR'd it so he could say he was contributing to our quality TV watching without having to depend on me and my material constantly. We went back to depending on me and my material constantly.)
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