Merlin season 5 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Merlin searches for Queen Guinevere, as Arthur expresses concern over missing knights at the Round Table. Morgana, desperate to find the "key to all knowledge," captures one of Arthur's knights. A Druid seer warns Merlin of Arthur's bane, a looming danger. Arthur and Merlin encounter ominous signs on their journey, while Sefa, motivated by respect for her sorcerer father, betrays Arthur's plans to Morgana. Their journey culminates in capture by Morgana's forces, where they are recognized by Mordred.
Full Episode S05E01 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is searching for Queen Guinevere at the beginning of the episode?
Merlin is searching for Queen Guinevere at the beginning of the episode.
What concerns Arthur at the Round Table meeting?
Arthur is concerned about Sir Gwaine and his men's disappearance after they headed to Ismere.
What is Morgana searching for in her lair?
Morgana is searching for the Diamair, a key to all knowledge.
How does Arthur plan to approach Ismere to avoid Morgana's ambush?
Arthur plans to approach Ismere through a different route, through Annis' lands, to surprise Morgana.
What warning does the Druid seer give to Merlin?
The Druid seer warns Merlin about Arthur's bane, a looming danger, and shows him a vision of a devastating battle where Arthur falls.
What is the relationship between Sefa and her father?
Sefa's father is a sorcerer, and she seeks respect for him, motivating her betrayal.
How does Morgana react to the news of Arthur approaching from the West?
Morgana is surprised by Arthur's approach from the West and prepares for battle.
Who recognizes Merlin and Arthur when they are captured by Morgana's forces?
Mordred recognizes Merlin and Arthur when they are captured by Morgana's forces.
What is Arthur's concern about the missing Knights of the Round Table?
Arthur is concerned that the missing knights, including Gwaine and his men, have vanished without a trace.
What does the Druid seer's vision reveal to Merlin?
The Druid seer's vision reveals a terrible battle where Arthur is fighting for his life, gets wounded, and falls.
How does Arthur ensure confidentiality about their plans to approach Ismere?
Arthur instructs that no one must know of their intentions to ensure confidentiality about their plans.
Why does Morgana feel urgency in her quest for the key?
Morgana believes that time is running out and the prophecies about Arthur's bane are real, driving her urgency in the quest for the key.
What does the Druid seer tell Merlin about Arthur's bane?
The Druid seer tells Merlin that Arthur's bane is real and stalks him like a ghost in the night, urging Merlin to act quickly.
How does Sefa betray Arthur's plans?
Sefa, a servant in Camelot, overhears Arthur's plans and informs her father, a sorcerer, about them, leading to Morgana learning about the approach from the West.
What happens to Arthur, Merlin, and their men during the ambush?
During the ambush, Arthur, Merlin, and their men are captured by Morgana's forces, with their fate to be decided by Morgana.
