Do you ever latch on to a quote from a movie or TV show and think to yourself, ‘That is so wrong!’
Sometimes you hear a line a character spoke, and you don’t just disagree, but you even worry that others may have heard those same words and believed them. You start thinking about all of those misguided souls persuaded to believe something so erroneous, so false.
OK. Maybe you don’t get that carried away. But I do! Because I like collecting quotes, whether from a real person or a fictional character.
One of my favorite TV series was and still is “The Adventures of Merlin”. Merlin was a wizard with extraordinary powers, and he was King Arthur’s friend and counselor. Uther was King Arthur’s father. He had passed away, but Arthur went to visit him in the world of the dead to seek his counsel. Arthur unintentionally left an opening between the world of the dead and the world of the living. Uther walked through the opening. He was a bit upset that his son had married a commoner, and the only reason his son gave for marrying her was … because he loved her.
“There are some things that are more important than love.”
These were the words spoken by King Uther’s spirit to his son.
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I’m like: Uuhh… WHAT??!!!
Those words really upset me.
Name one thing in this world that is more important than LOVE.
I fervently believe in the power of love and found the king’s words very disconcerting. Surely, nobody agrees with Uther. Thank goodness he’s a fictional character, and that was just a line in a TV show. Whew!
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Can you recall a line or a quote from a fiction or nonfiction writing that you passionately disagreed with?
Image credit: Merlin Cast: Where Are They Now?
✨ Fun Facts About Adventures of Merlin
It reimagines the Arthurian legend with a twist — Instead of the traditional mentor figure, Merlin is portrayed as a young warlock the same age as Arthur, creating a fresh dynamic built on banter, conflict, and eventual deep friendship.
The show became a global hit — Broadcasting rights were sold to more than 180 countries, helping the series gain a massive international fanbase and long-term cult status.
It won a BAFTA for visual effects — The series earned the 2011 British Academy Television Award for Best Visual Effects, reflecting its ambitious magical world-building despite a modest TV budget.
Morgana’s character arc is one of the most celebrated — Katie McGrath’s portrayal of Morgana stands out as she transforms from a kind noblewoman into a complex, sympathetic villain, making her one of the show’s most memorable characters.
The Merlin–Arthur relationship is the heart of the show — Their evolution from adversaries to loyal friends is widely considered the series’ strongest element, filled with humor, emotional depth, and even fan-interpreted subtext.
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REFERENCES:
“Merlin.” IMDb, ratings, and series information.
“Merlin (2008 TV Series).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation. Wikipedia
“Merlin (2008 TV Series) – Wikiwand.” Wikiwand. Wikiwand
“Where Was Merlin Filmed? Explore Castle & UK Filming Locations.” Giggster. Giggster
- In Memory Of: Sir John Vincent Hurt CBE (1940 – 2017) (The voice of the dragon Kilgharrah.)
