Clip from Episode 4 of Merlin - season 5

Merlin's publicity department issued a clip for tonight's episode of Merlin: season 5. The episode is titled "Another's Sorrow" and because I can't post video clips on Suite101.com, I'm posting the press release and clip here for fans to read and watch. These materials are used with permission from copyright holders Shine, Ltd and FremantleMedia Enterprises. Please do not copy or re-post without permission from them.

Press Release

Morgana’s Deceptions Ensnare Princess Mithian
on This Friday’s Episode of MERLIN

 

Janet Montgomery reprises role for “Another’s Sorrow,”

an all-new episode premiering Jan. 25 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Syfy

 

Arthur’s one-time fiancée Princess Mithian comes in search of the King’s help on this week’s episode of MERLIN, but only Merlin and Gwen seem to see the earmarks of a trap in “Another’s Sorrow,” which premieres Friday, Jan. 25, at 10 p.m. ET/PT Friday on Syfy.

 

Reprising her Season Four role as Princess Mithian is Janet Montgomery, most recently the star of Made in Jersey. Montgomery’s film credits include the award-winningBlack Swan and Our Idiot Brother, and she has had recurring roles on the popular television series Entourage and Human Target.

 

In “Another’s Sorrow,” Morgana and King Odin make a sinister pact to lure Arthur to his death, using Princess Mithian as the perfect bait. To ensure the task is completed, Morgana conjures a deception so powerful that the whole of Camelot is taken in – even Merlin himself. But as the storm clouds gather, will the young warlock see through the lies, or will Morgana at long last fulfill her dreams of revenge?

 

MERLIN fans have become accustomed to lead actor Colin Morgan’s transformations to his elder version, Emrys. This Friday night, it’s Katie McGrath’s turn in a prosthetic mask as Morgana disguises herself to move freely about Camelot.

 

“Everybody says ‘You got to do prosthetics’ like it’s the most amazing thing – but I have to admit that I was massively allergic, and it was very painful,” McGrath recalls. “Colin is so good at it, and they’ve done it for so many years with Colin, that I think they just expected they’d put it on me and it would all be fine.

 

“Instead, I got very sick and it really was not pleasant. Then, everybody was wonderful about it, making sure I wasn’t in the prosthetic for too long and that I got resting periods.”

 

McGrath said that, as she never quite understood the degree of difficulty to act behind a false face, she developed even greater respect for her friend Morgan’s acting ability.

 

“What you don’t realize is that acting in a prosthetic really does sap your energy,” McGrath said. “You’re exhausted by it. You’re constantly aware of something on your face. Colin was really good about telling me how it works and how the subtle movements on your face don’t translate, so you almost have to over-do everything because you’re moving your face and then that’s moving something on top. Small movements don’t work, so it’s a completely different way of acting.”

 

And what did McGrath think of her appearance?

 

“I actually resembled my grandmother,” she said with a laugh, “which was really weird.”

 

MERLIN fans will be able to see the Morgana transformation for themselves when “Another’s Sorrow” debuts Friday, Jan. 25, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, only on Syfy.

 

 

 

Press Release & New Clip for "Merlin" Season 5, Episode 2

The following is the press release and new clip issued to the media for the second part of the season 5 premiere episode, "Arthur's Bane - part2".  It is reprinted here with permission so I can share the following episode clip with readers:

Will Arthur’s Bane Prove to be

the Undoing of Camelot … or its Salvation?

 

Two-Part Season Premiere of MERLIN 
Concludes Jan. 11 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Syfy

 

For years, Merlin has known one immutable fact: He was born to serve Arthur and protect the future of Camelot.  But in “Arthur’s Bane, Part 2,” the conclusion of a two-part season premiere of MERLIN, the certainty of that knowledge may be in doubt.  Last week, MERLIN saw the biggest season-premiere audience in the series' history on Syfy, with more than 1.6 million people watching the start of MERLIN's fifth and final season. 

As "Arthur's Bane, Part 2" begins on Friday, Jan. 11, at 10 p.m. ET/PT Friday on Syfy, both Merlin and his king have been captured by henchmen working for Morgana – single-minded in her determination to find the mysterious “Diamair.”  Among their captors is Mordred – the Druid first encountered as a boy, now a man whose destiny Merlin knows: Arthur will die at Mordred’s hand.

 

Is Mordred, in fact, Arthur’s bane?  Or could the prophecy be wrong?  Could there be another danger threatening Arthur?

 

As  the episode progresses, Mordred’s allegiances are called into question, and his magical (and secret) nature stands in strong parallel to Merlin’s own life.  This comparison between Merlin’s magical nature and Mordred’s resonate throughout the episode – and this final season of MERLIN.

 

“Because of the significance of what having magic means, the gravitas of that, it makes sense Merlin has never said anything to Arthur,” said Bradley James, who plays King Arthur.  “I don’t think it’s ever been about Merlin lying to Arthur – I think it’s been about the safety of Merlin, not to mention the safety of the kingdom.”

 

But now, years after Arthur helped spare his life under the rule of Arthur’s father, the former King Uther, Mordred has returned … and with him comes the uncertainty of whether he can be trusted.

 

“Alexander Vlahos is just extraordinary,” says Colin Morgan, who plays the title role of Merlin. “He’s come into the series very late in the game, but brought with him a completely realized character.  Alex really understands who Mordred is – and its exciting to see what he does with the character all throughout this final season.”

 

MERLIN fans will be able to discover for themselves just what “Arthur’s Bane” refers to when this all-new episode debuts Friday, Jan. 11, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, only on Syfy.

 

All four previous seasons of MERLIN are available on DVD, on iTunes and on Netflix. Be sure to follow the latest news on MERLIN at the Official Merlin page on Facebook.

 

The following clip is posted with permission. Please do not copy or re-post without written permission from Shine, Ltd and FremantleMedia Enterprises.