Merlin | I'll never wear your broken crown

[@catharticdaydream]

the little "i could've saved her" at the end HURT ME

[@maisonf610]

it's so upsetting to think about how things could've gone so much more differently if merlin maybe told her about his magic, or waited just a bit longer before deciding to up and attempt murder. but that's what's so beautifully tragic about this show. he has to live with his mistakes, just like every other character. usually the protagonists are able to fix these things, but it ended up so broken. it's refreshing, if not depressing.

[@tanyabhatia]

exactly! He also turned him against Mordred who was truly good at the beginning. If Merlin had gone with his gut instinct and helped Morgana and Mordred then who knows how different things might have been?

[@fangurks]

I really agree, Maison. This show is my favorite, after years of watching and fanfiction and tributes, etc. When I started watching this show, it was all too clear for me: Merlin is my favorite character. Arthur is nice. The antagonists are evil and it's their fault Arthur died. They're evil. I don't like them. Now, growing a bit and starting to have more logical opinions, I - of course - changed quite a few aspects. I now see that Merlin isn't always right, just because he's the protagonist and it's made to seem like it. And the antagonists do have a point, most of the time; or at least a story worth looking into. Because everything in this story is so... tragedic. I mean, we watch 5 seasons of friendship, betrayal, love, hatred, etc. With the simple goal: Unite the lands of Albion. We learn to love those people - no matter if it's Morgana or Merlin or Arthur or Khillgharrah or Uther or Gaius or Mordred or Gwaine or whoever you loved. And then most of them die. They don't get their happy end. Some of them died. Some of them turned mad. Some of them made the wrong (?) choices. No, they don't get their happy end. In their realm, it took them about ten years to love each other, hate each other, lose friends and family, start and end wars and in the end, all for nothing. They failed. They failed. They failed. They failed. It's as simple as this. *People fail in life.* *People die.* *People make wrong choices.* *People get hurt.* And that's ultimately depressing and melancholic. It's like losing someone you loved. Because it's just unfair and tragic and unwanted and heart-breaking and you don't like it. But you can't change it. And that's life. That's the end of the show *BBC's Merlin*.

[@Sarephen]

@Cat J I'm sorry but I have to disagree. You can't use magic for your personal gain. Merlin is a hypocrite. We had at last two more episode in which it's stated that magic comes with a price, especially if it's to save someone that is dying. Merlin knew that and decided to do as it pleased him to save Uther... the tyrant that carry out a genocide! He could have died peacefully, saving his son but no, Merlin had to act as a god, as always. Like almost in every episode in which decides the fate of everyone... Arthur does pretty much nothing, he's unconscious half of the time. How can we know that he is the one true king?? So, I think that in that episode, particularly, Merlin deserved that bite in the ass.

[@Sarephen]

@Cat J You're welcome! I'm glad you have understood my point of view! :D

[@Galaxy-gx9fp]

@@Sarephen I personally think Merlin a man with too much power. He is being pulled in so many directions by many people and creatures. And many at times he messes up. The dragon says he has to fulfill his destiny, Gais is asking him to keep his magic hidden. He is also plagued with his moral compass and his loyalty towards Arthur. He saved Uther not cuz he wanted to but for Arthur's sake. He tries to do his best but it fails. This has given him a lot of reasons to feel responsible. He regrets it but he can't change it so he moves on.

[@hailsatan5025]

I think people misunderstand some of what merlin is about. No matter what Merlin does, he brings Arthur closer to his fate. Even if Merlin did not know the future, he would have got to the same place. Those crystals that showed a possible future - always showed the future that happened. He literally couldn’t escape his destiny or his fate.

[@ivogarx6594]

It is so sad to think that if Merlin hadn't have known the future everything would be different

[@mirrorkyaw6896]

I know like why does future have to fuck with him!

[@juliakeller313]

I think it would also have helped if he didn't knew the future...

[@maer_chen]

Yup. If he'd followed his instincts instead of that stupid dragon's advise all of the time probably none of the bad stuff would've happened. Him following all the advise he was given made it into a self fulfilling prophecy

[@Tooba-K123]

@@maer_chen totally agreed

[@anubis4117]

Mär Chen idk cause the dragon helped him through so many difficult things . Also the dragon said kill mordred and also warned him about Morgana . I think it’s both of their fault, the knowledge of kilghara helped merlin in many ways though . It’s just so sad that it ended like that though. In my opinion if merlin asked kilghara (dragon) to come quicker and fly over to the land it would have been different story

[@evelynh1488]

“And you Uther, you will go to hell.” SO ICONIC

[@kween5600]

And he’ll rot in it

[@agentoswxld4364]

*decides to finally start watching Merlin because of this video*

[@aminaa5824]

Oh god your heart will be shattered

[@Borealis4481]

Same here.

[@AnaSkye]

Saaame

[@maybyCadyV]

@Oswxld like our boy Ron once said "You're going to suffer but you're going to be happy about it!" and believe these words never applied to something this much than to Merlin...

[@jannatammar5573]

You will cry at the end but don't watch any other merlin video or award it will ruin your fun

[@Sky-bu1jj]

that moment when Morgana finally realizes Emrys is Merlin is absolutely hilarious.

[@wutwashy2174]

IKR lol

[@theonlyivan7610]

Lol it’s hilarious and sad at the same time 😂

[@kylarichardson2683]

My girl must have felt like such an idiot

[@Sky-bu1jj]

@@kylarichardson2683 Yeah lmao, she's spent four seasons thinking of Merlin as a clumsy servant, her expression when she finds out is priceless XD

[@stellabrandt1249]

I see it differently I believe she were questioning almost everything cuz.. U know how she trusted merlin the most in the first seasons, believing he could have helped her and be the friend she hoped he would be. To know the person who u once cared so much for, done so much for and helped whenever u could, and then getting to know they were 'destined' to kill you. But their 'destiny' or 'fate' were never set in stone I believe after morgause and morgana's talk before camelot fell into deep sleep, u could choose, u had options not just one but more. She said something like ''The choices u make now, will be utmost important in the future'' She literally said what the entire merlin fandom says, but after every one of the people she cared for, never really telling her about her magic or even helping her. She had no choice but to trust morgause and the other magicians that wanted revenge, they helped her when nobody else in the castle did. And the show shows perfectly why and how she became what she were. Ps. That's just how i see it.

[@sarahgrossman7721]

*I fear you’re more like Uther than you realize.*

[@fangurks]

This. Morgana really was kind and compassionate and just, and it is absolutely understandable that she'd lose some of that on her pursuit to justice. She was right in what she did, until she stopped being all of that, and started being not much better than Uther. I will always cry for the person she used to be, butt the moment she shot those innocents for the sake of getting the knights' loyalty, Morgana died for me, and I'm still grieving for her.

[@Ilovehertjes]

I can't stop watching this video. This fandom + this band + your editing = perfection.

[@ishanipandey9372]

I think the whole show was just (kind of like the Greek tragedies) about characters whose flaws ended up destroying everything (which is not their fault btw). Merlin was unsure of himself, and also tried to see good in people too much. This meant that he partly listened to Gaius, partly to kilgharah, and partly to himself which led to Morgana turning evil and everything that followed. Morgana was too passionate and temperamental - she was always switching sides, but when she wen into something, it was never half heartedly. Gaius cared too much for personal safety. Kilgharah couldn't understand humans, which is why he didn't get why Merlin would not kill everyone who was a threat, and why Morganas death would affect lots of people and if Merlin killed an innocent child he would neve forgive himself. Arthur can sometimes be bit of an idiot, no argument there... And I could go on.

[@onlynameonearth2444]

That just explain everything I was trying to find. Great point of view

[@na1959]

plus, the whole trying to stop a prophecy from happening actually ends up causing that future bit..

[@hermionetwo2739]

I honestly think Kilgharah knew how things would turn out. Becuase if you look at the Arthurian legends, Arthur comes back later and that is the time where he’s supposed to rule. He set everything up to where Arthur does die to fulfill his destiny in the future

[@juliasouza2210]

This show tugs at every heartstring. Merlin could’ve saved her, but in the end had to live with his mistakes. Even Arthur realized how much everyone screwed up. Edit:this is still my favorite Merlin edit to this day

[@win7521]

really? wow

[@Jesusmendoza_]

Gieus was wrong for letting Morgana go insane like that. I’ve resented him for that.

[@kiramorrissette3838]

Yeah Giaus always seemed like kind of a coward he only really stood up to Uther when it was about Merlin I feel like him and the dragons were the main cause along with Uther

[@Jesusmendoza_]

@@DEGUIDER her magic manifested as visions at first and gaius knew what it was but let her believe it was nothing. It was literally driving her mad. Things got better when her sister helped her get control of it. She just went “evil” for revenge for a lot of valid reasons some non valid reason.

[@xsclh6805]

well i finally finished merlin and one thing i have to say is that i was upset for who she became and merlin that killed her just like that after 5 seasons and i always saw her as somebody who was crazy, but now i notice how much pain was in her, how much he went through and how she had a chance to become so strong but ended up with nothing. beautiful video, thank you

[@innocencexlost2549]

Your Merline vids remind me why I'm still on season 1 of the show...I'M NOT READY FOR THIS HEARTBREAK. LET THEM BE HAPPY FOR ONCE.

[@calvinekyliebernardo2374]

ME TOO

[@Deathsonia]

It is tragic...Morgana became dark and hateful because of what Uther did. She was innocent and kind but after watching so many people...of her kind die at uthers hand played a roll in her becoming "evil". She was merely looking for justice and freedom...merlin could've helped but he chose his destiny's path. They all made mistakes.

[@lo373]

this is the most amazing fanmade video i've ever seen??? tf????? it's better than the actual trailer

[@drivingfruity]

I miss Merlin 😭💔

[@katelynschmidt6148]

The fact that Merlin had to hide his true identity, especially to Morgana when she needed him, breaks my heart 😭💔 He understood her better than anyone. This is still my favourite Merlin Edit and it always will be. Keep up the good work uwu 💕

[@breelynn8810]

I have no other words to say other than this is an actual masterpiece.

[@pobalex]

i've watched this video many times over the years and it's hands down one of the very best fanvids ever

[@izzylaufeysonn]

Watch it again :)

[@BlooCowz]

MAJOR Merlin feels ugh thanks so much for this vid

[@royalsea]

my heart, I admit this is my first time watching this video! but it's breathtaking none the less, like you explain the the relationship between Arthur/morgana/merlin so beautifully. this gives me so many feeeels

[@Raniaaaa]

I miss this show so much ❤︎ this is amazing

[@luisec.5041]

I would have wished for a scene of Merlin exposing himself as wizard, being a badass, by using magic in front of Arthur and the warriors of the round table to save them all, leaving them stunning.

[@chrissy4274]

I've watched this video so many times now and it never fails to amaze me. It's such an amazing video and the scenes that you chose to use and lines from the show match the lyrics perfectly.

[@WinterKestrel]

Everything about this video is perfection.

[@nessa_vidz.]

This had such an amazing ending, brought me to tears 😭😭

[@kiramorrissette3838]

Its sad because when u think about it they were all really young and all this started because a generation before them made mistakes that landed on their shoulders. Uther having an affair then using magic to create Authur, Giaus essentially being a coward and standing back while Uther persuctued magic users ect.

[@cha2486]

The end of merlin really feel me sad again after 7 years

[@l.a.rowling723]

OKAY THIS IS AMAZING AND I CAN'T STOPPED WATCHING

[@meow6858]

the fact that i only have two more episodes to watch hurts

[@sofiabecerra-wilson8732]

Merlin But I DO understand I am already in tears. I get so emotional when it gets to Morgana's story.

[@katherinefierce6160]

Ahhh yes when talented vidders use Mumford and Sons songs(especially with the broken characters)...!💯👌👌👌

[@Estaaaas]

ooooooooooooooooooooooooh, i am probably going to die. this was truly stunning!:) i miss them as hell.

[@anjalikahansamali3203]

I want MERLIN SEASON 6

[@awkward_beanievods8280]

Everyone does

[@rosina29]

SAME

[@Tooba-K123]

Sadly it can't happen anymore but we can still read the script of season 6 at least.

[@awkward_beanievods8280]

@@Tooba-K123 ...Can I have access to this script please? 👀👀

[@Tooba-K123]

@@awkward_beanievods8280 wait let me search for it.

[@arthurkurbedzis]

Any betrayal from a hero will make a villain, especially the one who had a difficult childhood.

[@smokalicious7818]

Yayyy I loved this video so much and after you had to take it down I was sooo saadd. I love your editing so much. This show breaks my heart so much ugh. I needed a Morgana redemption arc. But the writers were just like lmao nah.

[@01zebra]

This is amazing and im so glad someone is still vidding this fandom i loved it so much and i love what youve done ! great!

[@Izzy-vu6ff]

I’ve long since finished the show, and I watched all of it full well knowing what I was getting into. After knowing Arthur was going to die before it happened, I guess I was just prepared for it. ♥️

[@alicaakihiro6826]

I know it too so now I can watch it relaxed (I started to watch it a few days ago and I'm just at the second episode of the second season) But I looked up the description of the other episodes and was shocked that Morgana is (going to be) evil But well, it still is a good series^^ (If there are grammatical mistakes, I'm sorry, I'm from Germany :D )

[@breelynn8810]

idk if I've commented already, (I should have, the amount of times I've watched it) but this is absolutely incredible and I loved every second of it.

[@annemcdougall919]

I feel like at least 22k of these views, are me. This video is perfection. Thank you for making it.

[@ponyxaviors4491]

This is so beautiful 🥺 Where has this been in my life?

[@JackieApili]

MeRiln

[@saraouarda5144]

This is an absolutely amazing edit !!! Perfect song choice as well !!! Thank you for this !!!

[@Domcia29]

I miss this show so much. I needed it. THANK YOU ♥

[@kingdollop-head743]

I think this is the best Merlin edit I’ve seen

[@S_Hena]

This video is amazing !!! beautiful song choice and editing ..KUDOS.. Really Captures the essence of the show well

[@FlashakaViolet]

he tried to kill her, she had every right to be pissed

[@georgeweasley54]

He had to save Camelot....he had to save Arthur, that was his duty. And she had already begun to turn, begun to go dark. And yes, Merlin may have given her the final push but even if he hadn't, her hatred and fear towards Uther had begun to warp her beyond recognition just like Uther's fear of magic and guilt regarding his own actions had finished warping him.

[@georgeweasley54]

I feel like he put too much trust in Gaius and Kilgarrah than he did in his own wonderful and pure moral compass. He kept thinking they have more experience, they know more which was true but that doesn't make them right, in fact more often than naught that made them more skeptical if something good happened. Merlin had a great moral compass and amazing instincts. If only he trusted them more.

[@tanyabhatia]

Michael Kean I agree with you so much! Merlin wanted to be kind to Mordred but was not. If he had revealed his magic to Morgana she would have been so much different. At the end of the day Merlin himself was lost and took comfort in the words of his elders. But unfortunately, those words weren't always right.

[@hermionetwo2739]

George Weasley I’ve read a fanfiction about Merlin going back in time and preventing everything bad happening. The problem is everything was solved too quickly. Morgana was never feared throughout the lands and there was only Morgause that since Morgana wasn’t on her side did all her parts into one battle. This means there wasn’t a strong enough bond between Merlin and Arthur (had there bond of season 2). So when Arthur found out he made Merlin leave. But then accepted him in the end. The problem was is that Arthur never became king (or if Uther did die before then Arthur would never have had a big battle) That’s means peace would not last that long and it would be temporary thing as the ledgends of Arthur and Merlin were never spread. This means Arthur may not end up being the Once and Future King. Merlin lives and immortal life. In the fanfiction Merlin tried everything to fix it but it ends up being a bitter end as he would never see Arthur again. So Merlin ends up going back and not changing a thing, and waiting till he can see Arthur again. My theory is that Kilgharrah new everything that would happen. It is sort of my headcanon that he knew what buttons to press for Merlin to not follow is advice, so that Arthur would die and come back and fulfill whatever destiny Arthur as to do in the future.

[@AnimeLover-rq4ee]

Everything in this comment section is understandable and in some ways correct. Merlin did listen to Gaius to much, but he didn't listen to Kilgarah as much as he listened to Gaius. Merlin can sometimes make the correct choices when it comes to moral, but those morals he tries to follow it is technically what lead up to everything fucking up. For example, the time when Morgana was going to kill Uther with the dagger Arthur gave her for the birthday and Merlin saw the future and tried to prevent that from accuring was his kind of moral that Gaius put in him. Either Merlin should have let Uther die by Morgana's hand as that time and have Arthur do something about it or should have let Morgana died when she feel down the stairs and just wait for Uther to die. Honestly the better option was to let Morgana die. Kilgarah has warned Merlin about her and he was going to listen until Gaius persuaded him to save Morgana. Gaius kept putting the thought of hiding his magic was a better option for everyone. He made Merlin feel that no one would accept him. Even when Morgana started showing signs of actually having magic, Gaius told Merlin to not tell Morgana of her gifts and to hide himself from her. That wasn't right, if Morgana had someone with her through out the whole thing then no one would betray anyone or no one would have die. Merlin should have seriously listened to Kilgarah instead of Gaius. Gaius may have been there for Merlin, but he didn't have to go through the same thing as Merlin so he didn't give the best advice especially since he was close to Uther.

[@iloveMOM2757]

Beautifully done

[@anonymousanon3055]

lovely vid! thanks for making and sharing.

[@GreenePearl]

STILL MY FAVOURITE THIS IS PURE EPICNESS. A feast for the eyes *___*

[@Maddiedesu]

Trying to get my friend to watch Merlin. This video is just 👌👌👌

[@madhuramazumdar6652]

this is such a beautiful edit

[@arianevidding]

Wow. I have to say I'm happy youtube blocked it because I would have probably never watch it! Plus, it's one of my favorite song right now, with all the merlin feels coming back **_** (ArMor!) That's an amazing video!!

[@SHADII.NOVELS]

OMG this is sooo beautiful I cant stop watching

[@MiaWinchester794]

This is seriously too perfect for words.

[@aster4933]

This show was life

[@saturn5778]

dude I saw this in my recommended and I thought “no, Mumford and sons? broken crown? One of my favorite songs by them??? Combined with Merlin???? I have to see this it’ll be so perfect!!” I was not disappointed

[@saturn5778]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@leralite7682]

Morgana always says Arthur is just like his father but she doesn't want to admit she is much more like Uther than her brother

[@landofmyth221]

Just made my day how beautiful this edit..💖😭

[@sofiabecerra-wilson2094]

This song is perfect

[@amysparrow679]

this is amazing! you should make more merlin videos!!

[@xosimplyvidsox]

there aren't enough comments left for this vide! this is truly amazing, like usual! I love that you're still vidding Merlin :)

[@stephieann6541]

Beautiful work done here. Masterpiece.

[@sofiabecerra-wilson8732]

Also not complaining or anything but what's with all the M names. Merlin. Morgana. Morguese. Mordred. - Let me know if I missed any.

[@rosina29]

Oh yeah I'm only just noticing that...

[@merlins_golden_eyes4827]

Same with G names. Gwen, Gwaine, Gaius.

[@fabricofdreams.]

everyone here blaming every possible person for what morgana has become but morgana herself lol

[@sarahgrossman7721]

I’m rewatching after about a year of first seeing it and let me just say it gets better every time. Beautiful.

[@Hinatachan121]

This is amazing

[@magical1517]

okay it's amazing i love IT

[@ozgearabac2495]

This is so beautiful, i cant say anything else.

[@VanillaSlash]

A fantastic video! So thrilling!

[@Geenz]

I made a mergana video with this song after the finale. it fits merlin fandom in general so well and i love this video a lot! Great editing!

[@ellieelle9270]

This hurt me in so many ways I didn’t even know how , I mean what would Arthur do with out Merlin I have so many feelings I can’t explain 😂😂😂

[@MsSilfur]

Could you do a Morgana video with Hidden Citizens cover of Paint it Black? :D That would be great, expecially the epic version! I love this video so much!

[@KennedyFilms]

yes! Love Merlin, LOVE Mumford & Sons, this is perfect

[@diyasabapathy2774]

THIS HURT ME IN SO MANY WAYS

[@hannahvincent5589]

Holy Crap! This video is soooooo good!

[@Whogirl42]

oh. my god. the hell is this masterpiece? jesus, you're making the rest of us look bad :P

[@oliwia1929]

Amazing video

[@juanaabadiebottcher5508]

She's not only not chosen by Uther, but also Merlin and the rest of the characters

[@lyssie1457]

3:26 i get chills everytime

[@meeshell384]

Just as amazing as I remember it.

[@ДарьяТерехова-ч3п]

Its really cool

[@notyourabg]

this made me cry omg

[@rebeccax1431]

Beautiful.

[@xenchantedqueen]

aww stunning

[@happypirate1000]

SO GOOD

[@claudiag9784]

perfection 👌

[@leadingwarwriter135]

I love this 😆❤️❤️

[@LilyGarden528]

Everyone could have had their happy ending if Merlin had just let Morgana die after she fell down the stairs. Easy, clean and no one to blame. But Merlin put his own feelings and emotional well being ahead of his duty to protect Arthur and Camelot. He knew what she was but thought he was strong enough to save her and change her fate. Being to confident in himself and having so much power at a young age did not help him. Sad really. He basically destroyed everything he tried to protect. And why he didnt send that dragon after Morgana's half sister's evil ass I will never understand. She was what pushed Morgana over the edge (didn't take a big push but still) and Morgana helped grow the hatred in Mordred. It was a good show wish it had ended differently was such a let down.

[@Rose-Sigh]

GOOSEBUMPS

[@marianaleon650]

Still loving this

[@thescenelsw4232]

Amazing

[@KiiSimplyMe]

Masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@agentoswxld4364]

Could you make more Merlin videos please???????

[@caroline.j.1147]

I know what might have made her twisted... A FREAKING MURDR ATTEMPT FROM HER FRIEND *gives Marlin a death stare*

[@fangurks]

OH YEAH BECAUSE HAVING TRIED TO KILL UTHER ONCE ALREADY BEFORE EVEN KNOWING OF HER MAGIC AND THEN REFERRING TO THE MAN THAT RAISED YOU LOVINGLY AS A MONSTER IS SO NOT-TWISTED AND DEFINES A REAL SWEET-HEART! Great.

[@AnimeLover-rq4ee]

Caroline .J. Morgana at that moment had already met and sided with Morgause and it was bc of her that Camelot was going to get destroyed. Morgana was going to kill a whole kingdom full of innocent people and Arthur. Merlin did what had to be done.

[@kiamaria331]

@@fangurks Uther was an asshole who deserved no better.

[@swedenface3802]

Dont forget that she was lonely and no one on her side....just like me

[@a.m.b4431]

@@fangurks raised her lovingly? He literally locked her up for disagreeing with him, he put her in a choke hold because she called him out. I'm sorry that doesn't sound like a loving parent, I don't care if he's a king, there's no excuse to do that to someone you claim you love. Especially your own daughter.

[@TheVolterra13]

stunning ♥

[@kintsukoroi]

your videos about them makes me wanna watch it! do you know where i can get good quality episodes of this? like the ones you have?

[@vicoviaag]

NighthowlerProdx I know I’m kind of too late answering this and probably you already watched the entire show, but if you didn’t for some weird reason, you can watch it on Netflix (if you have Netflix)

[@brookewilson5042]

To think how different it would be if Merlin has fallen in love with Morgan and she new of his powers

[@ericahoh282]

Oh my god, Merlin never even gave Morgana a chance

[@sarahgrossman7721]

Even if he had, it would have been a stupid decision, because by the time people realized she wasn’t on the good side anymore it was already too late. Morgause had already poisoned her pure soul into a dark one.

[@AnimeLover-rq4ee]

Merlin gave Morgana many chances, but she didn't take it. She already went to the dark side

[@lazbeebot5478]

Given that she turned on her friends without a second thought for them on several occasions, even though they literally would die for her, I think he gave her more than enough chances :)

[@leralite7682]

He did. Even after she turned evil he did. She just didn't take any of them

[@BlackFairyBug]

Can I ask, what video editing software did you use? I'd love to attempt a video myself. This video is perfection. I've watched it so many times. You did an amazing job! Figured I'd ask the best.