4x09 Lancelot du Luc written por Lucy Watkins 

When Sir Lancelot (Santiago Cabrera) returns from the dead, old feelings reignite, as the drama continues. Gwen must fight temptation before she commits an unspeakable act of betrayal; one that would destroy the legacy of Camelot forever.

With heads and hearts thrown into turmoil, Merlin becomes suspicious. Can a man really defy death, or is there something more sinister at play?

Colin Morgan plays Merlin with Bradley James as Arthur, Katie McGrath as Morgana, Nathaniel Parker as Agravaine, Richard Wilson as Gaius, Angel Coulby as Gwen and Santiago Cabrera as Sir Lancelot.

Is this the episode when arthur pushes gwen:(
oh no

This episode has me excited and worried at the same time. I don't like that description of Gwen fighting temptation. Why is she tempted? Nooooo, please, please, please be an enchantment.

What a sad way to start my morning :( so not looking forward to Lancelot. Please let her be enchanted, I just can't believe that the Gwen we are seeing this year could cheat on Arthur, they are so in love, and epic. I just want that week to be over.

NO NO NO NO!! I don't want to watch!! I'm already sick today, and this is not helping.

I totally agree, itsastart. Well, at least we know WHEN to expect it and then we can get on with our lives.

The press release for 4x09 is already out? Interesting.

Okay, this may sound completely bizarre, but I'm actually very excited for this episode. It puts Arthur and Gwen to the ultimate test and that kind of thing proves how great their love is. The angst and chemistry is going to be spectacular.

Issie am with you. As I said on tumblr:

OH I already know, ARWEN will pass the test. That is why I am going to totally enjoy the machinations and the angsty drama of it. I also believe we get that electrifying scene between Arthur and Guinevere everyone and their Uncle is talking about. Cannot wait personally. Oh and did we mention Ms. Watkins wrote it? Enough said.

BRING IT!

EPaws the fact that Lucy wrote the episode was the best part for me.

I know, I know. Everything will be fine. But as I have said, that doesn't necessarily mean I want to watch the angst. It will be an epic episode, if Ms. Watkins is as on-point as she was last week.

Exactly MissNST. I am not at all worried. I want to see how this enchantment works cause people, it is an enchantment. I see tumblr going to war already and I just roll my eyes. I think most people, unlike you, Kim love the angst of becoming and want to be negative so they get right into it and those with an agenda are in heaven right now, but I have some seriously sad news for them. It isn't going to turn out the way they want so Arthur can run off with Merls LMAO! Right, gotta find conveyance to work. Huggles all. Bradley, Angel and Santiago are going to rock this episode. I feel it.

Thank you everyone for reminding me that everything is going to turn out fine. Please do not stop until this episode is over..............ugh.

EPaws, I like how you think. I agree with you 100%. The fact that the press release is out so soon is great too. Can you say ratings bonanza.

We'll just have to hold each other's hands across the state until it's all over, itsastart.

My thoughts exactly Stacey- Arwen WILL pass the test! :D

i agree what epaws said it's all going to be fine.

Thanks for the support Kim. I will need to hold lots of hands during this episode. I still skip the Lancelot and guinevere episode in season 2 when I rewatch it. Just can't handle it. Arwen is my epic all time favorite couple. I never thought anyone would budge Lizzie and Darcy out of my life, but these two characters and actors just fascinate me. I am sure that the publicity and ratings war from now on is going to be intense surrounding this episode, so give me strength...............Arwen is epic and everything I see and read says they are together in the end, but I still wish Lancie would stay dead. I did not cry at his memorial service. And on the up side, maybe after this people can ask angel Coulby about something besides "who does Gwen love more Arthur or lancelot?" at all of those press events. She has more depth than that this year and she must get so tired of that question:)

I'm very excited about this!! VERY!!!
I know Arwen is an end game and meant to be and true love and all, so no worries there.
But that fighting temptation thing, it out of charcter for Gwen. She has shown none of romantic feeling for him since 2x4, and that episode itself was rushed and all of sudden. I understand and it is completely normal to feel happy and glad he's back. But temptation, it was never there!

Like Stacey said, there's enchantment involved, so that's probably where the "enchantment" comes from.

I can hardly wait for this. But then again I love angst. Especially when I know how it turns out. Don't forget our couple is all about true love. The fighting temptation will be an enchantment. I am sure am sure of that too. Arthur and Gwen are endgame.

must be! MUST!!!!

First the trailer scenes, the tweet, then Colin Morgan said this is his favourite episode and something to look out for, now the title (yes, I really love the title) and finally Lucy wrote it...

Life Made.

OMG... As I saw the episode's name I realised that the guy rising from the lake (see series official trailer) is our lovely and "enchanted" Lancelot!!! I like the Lancelot character and him spicing things up a little bit - but by the end of the day Arwen should be end game...
Does anyone know if all the enchantment thing happens before the Arthur/Gwen wedding or after?

Miouwee,

I believe Arthur and Gwen are engaged going by the trailer and the BTS footage.

It is Bradley's favourite episode too.

GGJHGKJ
They really want to kill me :/
This episode is going to be ONE OF THE BEST i`m pretty sure !
Even though it is one of the fav. from colin AND bradley :D
and writen by lucy <3

DAMN my heart can`t take that lol
But Guys you all can be pretty sure that this is an enchantment thing ! That is even better if she is enchanted and she fight against it <3 Because she loves arthur so much ...
And don`t forget the bracelet ;) Even though Morgana and uncle will plan that ALL :)

<3

OMG! Can't wait, can't wait!! :D_______

Looks like i am the late one here ...
I'm looking forward to this as we all know this is an act of enchantment ... Morgana or aggy's behind this, merlin will definately come in to save his two best or three best friends life, lancelot will never commit anything as treacherous like this especially to arthur, neither would gwen as we all know where her heart is and finally arwen will prevail anything ... after all they overcame uther, morgana and now aggy ... this is nothing!!!
Long live Arwen!!!
Cheer up guys!!!

Did Colin or Bradley say why this was their favorite?

I don't even know what I'm feeling! I love all the angst and heartbreak but what if it's just too much? Consolations are that Ms. Watkins wrote this, we know there's an enchantment and we've seen pics of Gwen dressed as Queen! Arwen are endgame, remember that!

Would love some links to the quotes from Bradley and Colin about this being there favorite episode. I always find it valuable to follow the actors comments about the show. thanks.

I...CAN'T....WAIT....This episode is going to be soooo gooood and one of the best..So the man we saw in the trailer coming out of the water is Lancelot(yes,I knew it)and we're going to have angst between Arthur and Gwen...About the ''temptation'' thing for Gwen, I don't think that she will want Lancelot again since she loves Arthur, so the only solution would be that she is enchanted...In the trailer scene when she was about to kiss Lancelot she was wearing a bracelet so I assume that she will be enchanted... I CAN'T WAIT..:)

She better be enchanted because I don't like the word tempted. If you are tempted then you can't be enchanted can you? Maybe he tries to tempt her and he fails therefore drastic measures are taking and she is hypnotised or something along those lines. Sadly the unspeakable act of betrayal is... I don't understand because how could a kiss destroy the legacy of Camelot? Does she do something else for Lancelot? What I mean is she probably feels she owes him something and it will go against Camelot who knows. Sorry for sounding down but I felt I had to air my views and worry. However I will stay with the faith you all have and Gwen will not come out looking bad after this cause that is my main worry really if I'm honest.

As long as we know who the ENDGAME is, I say bring the angst! It's the trials that they will face that will make them STRONGER in the end.

Can't lie...am exicted for this ep.

**kbrand hope you get to feeling better soon.**

Reading this I don't think she's enchanted. Lancelot might but I don't think she is. He might seduce her and she isn't insensible to his "charm".

Stacey, girl. THIS IS IT. The episode we all been wating for. ARWEN TIME, put to the test and prevails. There's enchantment involved (the bracelet), the stupid uncle and the amazing performances of Brad and Angel. Can't wait for it. I understand why this is Brad's favorite episode and we already know why. And i will agree with him after watching it, we all will. All we need is the episode to be aired.

And guys, when that episode will aire we have to be very attentive to every single details of that episode. The script, who are involved and why, and the most important the body language. That is KEY. Trust me on this when I say it. Stacey knows what I'm talking about.

Oh I know what you're talking about >.< #details!!

I know it will break my heart, but I can't wait so excited. I'm freaking out here! OMG!
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Digital Spy says it is the best episode Merlin has ever produced even though it might be a tad scary for younger viewers.