One common theme is power dynamics. Given Uther's position as king and Merlin's as his servant, there's often exploration of how power affects their relationship. Another theme is secrecy, as Merlin has to hide his magic from Uther.
One popular piece of Uther and Merlin fanfiction is 'The King's Secret'. It delves into the complex relationship between them in a really interesting way. The story has great character development and the plot keeps you hooked.
One great Merlin Uther fanfiction is 'The King's Regret'. It delves into the complex relationship between Merlin and Uther. It shows how Uther might have reacted differently to Merlin's magic if he had known the truth earlier. Another is 'Uther's Hidden Affection', which explores a more emotional side of Uther towards Merlin, a side that was perhaps masked by his hatred for magic in the original series.
It would be very complex. Initially, Uther would be in shock. He has been hunting magic - users, and now his son is one. But he might also feel a sense of protectiveness. Merlin, on the other hand, would be confused and angry at being lied to about his identity. Eventually, they might start to understand each other more. Uther could see the good in Merlin's magic and Merlin could see the reasons behind Uther's actions, even if he doesn't agree with them all.
Power dynamics is a major theme. As Merlin is Uther's son, it affects his standing in Camelot, both in terms of political power and magical power. Also, redemption is a theme sometimes. Uther was not always kind to magic - users, and this relationship can lead to a path of redemption for him in some fanfictions.
One popular 'Uther Merlin father' fanfiction is 'The King's Secret Son'. It delves into the idea of Uther secretly being Merlin's father and how that changes the dynamic in Camelot. It has great character development and interesting plot twists.
The relationship between Merlin and Uther is full of contradictions, which makes fanfiction about them really interesting. Uther hates magic, but Merlin has magic. Fanfictions can explore how they could have interacted in different scenarios, like if Uther found out about Merlin's magic earlier.
It's appealing because it gives a new perspective. Uther has such a strong view on magic in the original show, and seeing him watch Merlin, who is full of magic, creates a lot of potential for drama and character development.
I'm not sure of a specific title, but in general, fanfictions with this premise often explore the idea of Merlin having to hide his identity as Uther's son. They usually rewrite parts of the original story to incorporate this new relationship. For example, Merlin might struggle with feelings of betrayal towards Uther, who has been so harsh on magic users, not knowing that his own son is one. This can lead to a whole new set of character dynamics and plot twists within the Camelot - centric story.
One great story could be 'Uther's Redemption in Merlin's World'. It explores how Uther might react to certain events in the Merlin fanfiction universe in a different way, showing his character growth. Another is 'Uther's Secret Observations', which delves into the idea of Uther secretly watching Merlin's actions and how that changes his perspective on magic over time.