Best Music Themes from BBC's Merlin :) 

It’s 2020 and my heart is still in pieces. This show made my heart, shaped me and then broke me into a million pieces. I always will have a place in my soul for this show. Thanks for making my childhood and adulthood amazing.

honestly, what pulls at my heart with these soundtracks is the writers ability to be able to throw together merlin and arthur's themes together all throughout these pieces, even the ones that don't exactly have anything to do with one or the other. you can always hear merlin somewhere throughout these pieces, whether it's his sorrow, his jealousy, his grief, his love, all of it. and my favorites are the coming of arthur and the bond of sacrifice. in the coming of arthur, you can hear a conversation between merlin and arthur, unspoken words of loyalty and friendship, knowing that they would do anything for each other. and lastly, in the bond of sacrifice, you can hear merlin picking arthur up off the ground. you can hear the love that he has for his king (platonically or romantically, whichever you fancy) but it's all there either way. you can hear the two sides of the same coin in that song, but most importantly, you can feel the love between a king and his warlock, two complete opposites, and yet the writer is able to show all of the unspoken feelings and thank yous in that piece, and it's heart wretching.

I really hope this show isn't forgotten. Even though the writers screwed over the fans on multiple occasions, this show was great. The characters, the character development, and the music all work together to make the masterpiece that this show always will be

Funny how a show of this budget was able to dish out a better ending than game of thrones .

Who else still recovering on 2019?

Arthur and Gwen theme is so gentle and powerful at the same time. It sounds like a promise for eternal love. I am crying

still here in 2024 ❤

merlin buried so many people , my poor boy i just love him so much 💔

I think Merlin has got to be my favourite TV show. Its soundtrack, character development, writing and settings are just top notch. I'm disappointed that Netflix just removed it from their site. It's really a masterpiece.

crying...this show was incredibly special to me, i remember all those saturday nights, staying up with my family to watch this, still heart-broken from the ending tho :( _this tv show really was pure gold._

It's 2023, and I'm hoping still that one day, we will see next season with the best ending

I know Arthur's death is really sad, but when the dragon said to Merlin a few episodes before "I'm tired of it all" that just really got to me. Knowing that he was just waiting for his time to lay down.

Whose here in 2019? Waiting for Arthur to rise again, when Albion's need is greatest.

Hands down this is my favorite TV show of all time. I still remember how all of my family members used to watch this in saturday and sunday evenings . Best time of my life . I miss this show and my family too. My entire childhood ...

2018 and still feeling the sadness. I don't even know how many times i have rewatched this serires. Truly one of the greats :'(

The bit at the end of the music for Freya’s death is so beautifully haunting. It’s so soft and delicate because it shows when merlin really opened himself up and was vulnerable with his emotions. There is something almost child-like and innocent about the theme, something so pure and authentic. The composers did a beautiful job.

My mom use to watch this show and then I started watching it in 2010. She passed away this year in march. RIP mom.

2021 still recovering :(

I know I'm really late, but I just finished watching Merlin for the first time today. And I feel as if my heart is broken after Arthur's death. I felt so lost when I finished. I still feel like crying. But I'm still so so so so happy that I found it eventually. It was extremely worth while and I don't think I've cried this much in forever. I just... My heart feels empty... I can't begin to describe how much I love these characters. Thinking about them warms my heart. But then my heart breaks all over when I remeber them... Taking their last breaths or seeing others do so. I LOVE IT AND I'M LITERALLY SO GRATEFUL I WATCHED IT, however I don't think I'll ever recover.

i'm never going to get enough of how they manage to balance the dramatic flair of the orchestration to bring the necessary gravitas to a scene while also making it so...personal with how you can clearly hear every piece contain at least some of other pieces. Particularly the main theme of Merlin, it's EVERYWHERE but done in so many different ways as the show itself shows us all these different sides to him, make him express all these different emotions and experience all these different events, from moments of wonder to pure hardship. Somehow each piece inspires awe in the sense that you feel you are witnessing a legacy, at the same time as it does something deeply emotional and complex, something character-based and, well, there is no better word to describe it that PERSONAL, and it allows for the music to lead you by the heartstrings from one piece to the next without any noticeable break in flow its utter genius

Everyone is sad because of Arthur’s death and I am too, but honestly Gwaine’s death hurts me so much more. He was one of my favourites characters and his lasts words were “I failed”. It is just so sad for me, and I can’t get over him. Lancelot was also one of my favourite characters and I also miss him. What did I do to the writers? I mean, why? (Sorry for the bad English but it is not my language)

I binge watched the entire series and I have to say that I love this retelling of the Legend of King Arthur immensely! It's simply beautiful. The love that Merlin has for his friend Arthur surpasses any earthly love. Arthur's death was incredibly sad but the sacred significance of it is so powerful. I knew Arthur died as that was in the Arthurian stories recorded by Geoffrey of Monmouth almost 1,000 years ago. The ancient Pagan/"the Old Religion" traditions were incredibly interwoven into the series as well. One of my favorite quotes was Merlin when he appeared as "The Dolma" and told King Arthur "There is no evil in sorcery, only in the hearts of men." It was sad that King Arthur did not have the opportunity to complete his building of the kingdom having magic and sorcery being practiced openly by good hearted people who want to help others and truly create a much better world. That was so tragic but I do see a major glimmer of hope that Gwenevere as Queen would fulfill that last and greatest wish of Merlin and so many others. I'm sure (after Arthur's realization that magic and sorcery can be used for great and good things) Arthur would have wished for that as well.

The world seemed to be a darker place when Merlin ended...

My fave is Arthur and Guenevere Theme.

The 4 dislikes are Morgana, Morgause, Uther and Nimueh. If we get another it's probably Mordred

I think Freya's death and burial is really underrated because Freya's death had broken many people's heart and it has made me cry So to be honest I would choose that as my favourite

Mordred & Kara's theme is the best. I don't think anyone's recovered from the death of Authur yet.

I remember the soundtrack being one of my favorite parts of the show, it’s so weird how something like a tv show can have such an effect on people. Thus the void in my heart will never be filled, for the once and future king did not rise before the end of the fifth season 😂

merlin revealing his magic to gilli will always be one of my favorite scenes. and the music perfectly captures that hopeful yet somber emotion of finding someone like you when you've gone so long thinking you're alone. super underrated scene and soundrack

For those looking for the original track names: 1) Gwen & Arthur 2) Finale 3) Freya/ The Strange Girl 4) Finale The Sword in The Stone 5) Freya (end) 6) Bond of Sacrifice 7) " " 8,9,10) Merlin Buries Lancelot 11)Hiding Excalibur 12) Finale The Sword in the Stone

i will never recover from this series.... arthur will rise when england needs him most

No one is talking abt the Masterpiece in 5:20 like wth!!! The way the composers altered the main theme to seem more emotional and triumphant is absolutely INSANE. One of my favourite pieces of music that I can’t get on Spotify! 😔

Merlin outlived everyone and gave up his happiness for the betterment of everyone. Probably one of the most tragic characters in fiction.

Its 2022 AND STILL WATCHING MERLIN AND CRY ALL OVER AGAIN

I just finished watching a week ago. My heart felt so empty after that last episode. The raw emotions throughout the series and especially when Merlin said "I can't lose him. He's.My.Friend." is so touching and heartbreaking. It's more than just a TV show, it's as if I spent years growing up with the characters on this magical journey and made friends with them all - losing Arthur at the end was like losing an arrogant but caring big brother. Though the finale was sad and I'd definitely wish for a happier ending, I have to admit it was the BEST and most beautiful ending possible. I'll always remember "Merlin" as a show that can truly reach to the depth of my heart.

This is seriously one of the best soundtracks for a series/ movie ever made

The composers are oh-so-gifted and deserve major kudos

I love Merlin. It is and will ever be the best show in the universe for me. I'm so sad it is over. 😖

What the... its been years and I STILL recognize/remember all those themes!

There are so many wonderful things about the Merlin series, but the music was so beautifully done! I've watched the whole series through twice and am on my third viewing. It just doesn't get old! Thank you for this wonderful playlist!

Honestly this music gives me shivers and makes me cry, especially Gwen and Arthur's theme 😍😭

I'm truly still not over this show, it took me through an emotional rollercoaster and I enjoyed every bit of it. I could rewatch this forever.

the whole family used to get excited on the morning of the next episode & made sure we'd all be finished with chores or whatever to sit as a family with living room lights dimmed for extra special effect, warmth and coziness as we huddled together then ..............sheer bliss and magic fell upon us as we heard the first notes of the haunting & soul igniting theme that had us all sedated towards the screen for a whole hour but felt like 20 mins - Bring it back I say!

I'm studying but I'm crying because Arthur's dead and merlin's immortal and I've watched the whole show five times and this is my sixth time watching it and I'm on season 5 episode 10 and there's only a few more episodes and each time someone dies I cry like I've never seen the scene and each time Mordred stabbing Arthur comes as a shock to me and Arthur's death is an even bigger shock so each time I sob and now I'm crying again. well done, me.😭

Nostalgia... 2020 already? Life’s gone by, alas. Nothing left.

My favorite TV show of ALL TIME. Can't get enough of it!

its 2019 and i still cry every time i hear the gwen and arthur theme

I watched this when I was 7-8 years old, and I had no interest in it whatsoever, but 8 years later, I felt a random urge to try watching it again. This is by far one of the best shows I've ever watched, I'd say it's tied with something else as my very favorite show. The characters are so well made, and the way Arthur and Merlin's lines play off of each other is just phenomenal. *RANT WARNING* However, I think there is one small, but very bad bit of writing that made the ending of the show... un-fulfilling. The two main characters alone build such a visibly strong connection to each other throughout the show, and when one of them is suddenly taken away (Arthur), it's too shocking to the audience for it to be a good ending. Usually a story has an intro, a rising action which builds plot, and creates conflicts that should in most cases be solved, or figured out by the end, a climax, and then a falling action which resolves/ finishes of conflicts built in the rising action, and then there's the conclusion. The climax of this show, I personally think, is the battle between Morgana's army, and Arthur's army in that Canyon, because after that is when Merlin resolves one of the main plot points, and conflicts by revealing to Arthur that he has Magic, therefore starting the falling action. My problem here, is that the whole falling action is set in the last 30-45 minutes of the LAST episode. This was not long enough for the viewers to be satisfied with it, because of how long it took to build up in the first place. Almost none of the main plot points were solved throughout the show, but were instead teased every once and a while to the audience, which built up excitement for when that moment actually came. This means that the resolution of these conflicts would have more impact if they were allowed to sit in our minds for at least as long as we had been waiting for them. But instead, they were suddenly thrown at us, and then gone just a few minutes later. That's the only thing that bugs me about the show, and I had to say something about it. Thanks for reading my rant, if you actually made it through, lol. If you have something to add/ criticize, I read all comments.

Destiny Theme!! 9:00 Soooo Beautiful! Sooo Sad!! 😭😭

"merlin you are not a sorcerer, I would know" 9:13

Personally speaking Colin morgan and katie mcgrath both deserves an oscar.. So underated

Best series ever. This makes me sad and happy at the same time.

Childhood nostalgia... every night on TV, I would be so keen to watch Merlin. One of the greatest stories and tv shows out there - a rare jewel

OMG Its 2017!!! who else didnt recover from this?

I may be dramatic but this made me cry so ugly and I'm not over the ending yet. This show was so pure and good at the same time. It makes me happy every time when I rewatch the show, like it's still an adventure for me. I hope I'm not the only one who has the same thought as I have.

well that was an emotional rollercoaster

Who is watching the lovely serie in 2020???

Use me as " make a new season with the come back of arthour " button ( staring : Bradley James and Colin Morgan)

I still think now in 2023 that this series is one of the best ever produced, soundtracks, scripts, characters, all done to perfection and still after years it can give indescribable emotions

I love merlin I miss the Serie so much😢💓

10:37 killed me all over again

Back in the day me and my brother would watch this show together, we had a good childhood watching this show and getting to go on the adventures of merlin. This show will always remimd me of my childhood, and will always have a place in my heart

So clean,so decent,very beautiful in every way.... Merlin for me now and forever.

The coming of arthur theme feels like arthur's life.. he was born,strive and become a hero and legend but slowly fades away with innocense in his heart ( which was hurt and broken so much but didnot lose goodness within) near the person who treasured him the best... just like that song slowly starts, rises and fades away with childlike innocense..😢

I’ll never get over the fact that Merlin and Freya only had one episode together. Sure he saw her once again in the lake water, but her death came way too soon 😢😭😭

Still crying to this - 2018, anyone else who can relate?

In a land of myth, and a time of magic… the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young boy. His name… Merlin»..a dignified man who in joining with Arthur, the greatest king ever, participated in the most incredible medieval history of all times which is going to be in our memories forever.

2022 and this show still stands strong as something I won't forget; even though days, weeks, months, years may go by, does not mean I forget but I simply remember. This is my stamp of remembrance to the fandom and the show :D

2020 still recovering?

that sound, ladies and gentlemen, was the punch to my bruised gut. Ugh! *screams in throat* My stomach can't stomach this many feels !!!!

2019 anyone?

Wow! When 6:40 hits I get goosebumps

12:36 IT MAKES ME CRY I LOVE ITTTT :'(((((

26.02.2021... damn this is crazy lol Anyway... I am sitting here, revisiting my childhood and thinking how did I get where I am currently, so many things happened to all of us since the first time we started watching this amazing show that I believe changed us and had some big impact on all of us... revisiting my memories tonight with these melodies hits different, I'm sure its the same for all of us, I hope each and every one of u reading this, finds the happiness he or she seeks... stay safe out there and idk what to say, take risks in life, do more things that make you happy, tell someone how you feel, because we don't have as much time as we think we do.

Just binged the whole series and loved it. I don’t think I am ever gonna get over Arthur and Gwaines death though 😭 The music in this series is beautiful ❤️

13 dislikes..... Well....Let’s see...... 1) Morgana 2) Uther 3) Morgouse 4) Mordred 5) Agravaine 6) .....Cenred 7) that dude with the scar that tried to replace Giaus as physician 8) .....mmmmmm......those blue little fairy Sidhe things 9) oh getting hard now.......... that goblin that possessed Gaius 10) .................. the king who gives a love potion to Vivian and Arthur 11)Nimueh 12) ..............The questing beast????? 13) I don’t know ............ aaaahhh........ The deroca!

who is still trying to recover in 2021?

I just re-watched the entire series again in 2019.

2022 and i still love this

1:43 I can hear Guinevere saying “I’ve waited for you” and at that time Arthur says “you had to wait only another day”

they really fumbled the plot with this so many times, yet gave us so many amazing stories at the same time so i don’t know whether to be mad or not LOL but merlin always has a place in my heart

I have a theme songs playlist on Spotify and these are all on it cause they’re literally just so beautiful!! Merlin is for sure my favorite show

Just beautiful, 14:10 is my favorite part

I'm late to the party too--just finished watching the entire series. Never thought it would appeal--I'm glad I checked it out/was wrong. Full of such love, wonder and beauty. The music was definitely one of my favorite aspects. Thanks so much for posting, for it's hard to keep track of all of the most moving themes!

this show is literally the best. i am waiting for Arthur to rise again

I did not think that many other people think of Merlin like me. I mean, it was a really sad series, and at the same time it was really great. I liked this series very much, but I really can't watch it again because I feel bad. It is like loving someone unless your heart is broken and you can not go to him/her and love him at the same time.

One of the best thing happened on the world. Merlin series need more views. This series is masterpiece.

2019 and missing this I have found no other show like this

Thank you for beautifying my childhood. One day, Arthur's myths can be approved...

(For those still watching Merlin, my comment will contain spoilers. Just a heads up :) ) I literally bursted into tears at 10:30, omg. I’m still not over his death, it was so heartbreaking to watch for me. Honestly, everyone’s death on this show was too hard for me to watch. The finale of season 5 was honestly the most saddest finale I’ve ever watched. Watching the deaths of Arthur, Elyan, Lancelot, and Gwaine were so painful for me to watch. Also, when Sir Leon was announcing that king is dead, you could see how broken Gwen looked. She lost everyone dear to her. She lost her father, Lancelot, Elyan, and now Arthur, like damn.. What makes it even more sad is that I don’t think Merlin returned to Camelot after Arthur’s death because when Gaius told him that he’ll have his favorite meal waiting for him back at Camelot... both Merlin and Gaius exchanged a glance that this may be the very last time they’re seeing each other. However, I could be wrong, and I hope I am. I hope that Merlin returned to Camelot to help with Gwen’s reign, and once her reign was finished and everyone he knew has passed away, then he left Camelot and continued to wait for Arthur’s return. Honestly, this is all too painful and heartbreaking to think about. I feel like my heart has been ripped out of my chest and then stamped on the ground by this damn show. I’m just going to pretend that Gwaine passed out, and that Percival brought him back to Camelot to be treated by Gaius. And that Merlin and Arthur made it to Lake Avalon, and Arthur got healed. Then they both went back to Camelot, and everything was back to normal again. Sorry for the long comment, by the way. I recently finished the show a few days ago, and I’m still emotional over it aha. Also, thank you for uploading this video. The music was just so beautiful in this series, and the music made the scenes even more emotional. AHh, thank you once again :)

lancelot’s burial is truly a masterpiece. its actually so beautiful

Im here🙌🏾🥰2024

2020 and it still lives on in the hearts of Merliners everywhere😊

I finished watching “merlin” a week ago and discovered that there is nothing else the same as Thai program ! Someone make more like this !!!

2022 ? 😭😭😭🥺 Merlin will always make me cry

Let's us forget the whole world While listening to this music in a far quiet place

Je ne saurais pas traduire mes sentiments en anglais en écoutant ces musiques, mes larmes montent tellement vite, les musiciens ont juste fait un instrumental de dingue pour chaque parti, heureuse, triste et j'en passe. Pour moi elle fait partie du top 3 des séries télé. Devant Teen Wolf et Shadowhunters (du même genre fantastique). J'ai dû revoir au moins 10fois toutes les saisons tellement j'adore, elle me procure toujours autant de frissons. 😍😍😍 Gauvain et Merlin les meilleurs ❤️ #TeamMerlin4ever💕, teamfrance !

Anyone still listening in 2019 :) still the best TV show EVER

Merlin has the best music ever

Watching this show as a kid I never realised how good it was and there was such a cult following behind this series