"Merlin" is back on Syfy tonight (Jan. 6th) with a whole new season. Fans were shocked to see Uther's (Anthony Head) death in the trailer, along with a much darker tone. Zap2it got to chat with stars Colin Morgan who plays Merlin and Katie McGrath who plays his archenemy Morgana about what's coming up for fans of the show.

Morgan said, "The 4th season definitely ups the game a lot, even in terms of how it looks ... it gets a little bit darker each year. This is the darkest it's become." The show has had dark episodes before, but they've always been balanced out with silly ones to break the tension....

Hey Merlin fans! Here’s the interview with your April FOTM winner Melissa…

1) Congratulations! You won the Merlin April FOTM! How do you feel?
Wow, I am a little shocked by that, but so honored.:)

2) For those who don’t know you that well, can you tell us a little about yourself?
Well I just turned 17 years old. My name is Melissa. I live in Norway but I am half British. I go to school, taking general studies. I love to read, be with friends, horses, dogs, dancing and exercising, shopping etc. My favorite color is pink. I love the supernatural, so Merlin and The vampire diaries are my favorite...

“It’s not a very steady ride,” Arthur Pendragon – the good looking prince of Camelot – said, picking himself up off the floor of the TARDIS for the sixth time.
“It’s got too many buttons,” the Doctor replied. He smacked a big, green one and everyone fell over. “Ha! Everyone off.”
They all clambered out of the TARDIS and Merlin looked around in awe. “We actually moved. This is so flipping awesome!!!”
“We’re at the northern borders,” said Arthur. “The monster could be anywhere around here.” A branch snapped behind him and he spun around, whipping out his sword....

Merlin woke up that morning sad, as always. Empty, as usual. Full of regret, as expected. It was the same thing every day. He was so tired of it.
    When he dressed, putting his deep blue shirt on, he stared into the small piece of mirror hanging from his cupboard. It showed a young man, aged years beyond his body by decisions, love, regret, and sorrow. His blue eyes, darkened by second-guesses, wondering if things could’ve been different. If he could’ve changed what he’d done. He tied the familiar red scarf around his neck, clenching his jaw while he did so, breathing...

Super had been cleared away and everyone was talking and drinking with friends, some had risen to mingle and get drinks from the bar. Music was playing lightly in the background and the moon was letting in a silvery haze of light that contrasting with the yellow glow from the candle lit courtroom.
Out of the crowds a tall, dark haired man with a slight tan to his complexion made his way through the crowds to Sir Karne, the older knight who was talking to Uther.
The old knight saw his approach from the corner of his eye and greeted him like a good friend- despite the age difference; the younger...