Arthur is very quick to get naked and gets in.
Getting naked in the pool and talking scarsĪrthur shows Nimue a surprise: a warm pool near a secret cave. Episode 5 confirms that Uther is not a decision-maker in the slightest - he’s weak.
She always makes out like he’s a coward and clearly gets under his skin. His mother tells him to be the King and kill Merlin, publically. King Uther is frustrated with the progress in getting the sword and Cumber’s rise. Nimue asks one of the women, Yeva, to send her letter to Merlin via her bird. Nimue does not like the last part, which is odd, considering she slaughtered many Red Paladins in the last episode. Morgana gives Nimue a letter that she should send to Merlin that proposes peace in return for the sword or there will be blood. Iris tells a few Red Paladins that she wants to become one of them and asks what she has to do. Episode 5 brings religious themes to the fray for the first time really, showing the true extent of Carden’s power - it’s evidently limited he’s a pawn. Carden blames The Grey Monk for the embarrassment. His Holiness explains that the Church needs that sword and mercy is not an option in his Trinity. Carden assures him that she will make an example out of her. His Holiness tells Father Carden that he’s making Nimue a symbol and it isn’t acceptable. An embarrassing meeting with his Holiness An arrest warrantĪs for King Uther, he has sent out an arrest to Merlin for treason - he’s clearly lost his patience. Morgana warns her that Merlin is no friend to the Fey and then says she can’t have little girl crushes on Arthur - her fate is more important. Nimue tells Morgana that her mother told her to get the sword to Merlin. He explains he doesn’t feel comfortable being at Nemos as he is non-Fey. Episode 5 opens up with a brutal beheading by Cumber the Ice King and sends a warning to King Uther. Nimue wakes up and Arthur reassures her the sword is next to her.
#APPLES MERLIN SEASON 5 EPISODE 1 SERIES#
How does Cursed season 1, episode 5, “The Joining” open?Įpisode 5 brings a welcome twist that was needed in the Netflix series to spice it up a little.