I really liked this analysis. While I'm always the one to spazz like a monkey at the episode, I'm really glad I can then discuss the meaning behind things later on with people. :D
Totally agree with Merlin's usage of magic as a way of comforting himself. Did you see his face after he conjured the horse? Happy for a fleeting second, and then despair because he cannot truly be himself in Camelot, for fear of death. He's never able to use his magic except to save Arthur (by Gaius's hand-down) and has to always hide such a huge part of himself. As much of a stupid move as that was, I almost can't blame the kid. And the mention of 1x10 - I'd almost forgotten about that! You're right, there must be something to this. *has hope*
Hmm, I noticed Arthur's tense face before turning into disbelieving "Merlin", but I honestly don't think it's because he knew. When Arthur's not helping with the search of Gaius/Merlin's chambers later, he seems pretty shocked that they actually found an amulet of enchantment. Though, I guess it could be misconstrued to him trying to think real quick about how to explain the situation. Or how to smuggled Merlin out of the Castle. :)
LOL I love so much that Lancelot is the one Gary Stu of the series. Seriously, even though I can totally see him as such, I can't help but love him. Though it's kind of good that he's only in a few episodes, because elsewise it'd become old real fast. BUT it is true that fanfic really makes everyone out to be so puuuuuuuure and wonderful, and I don't get it, because the whole point of the show is that the characters are flawed!
I loved that Uther was conflicted with Gaius's confession, because he clearly wanted to just forgive him [again] but because it's been announced, he had no choice. Couldn't even watch the execution, that's how troubled he was. OMFG so much love for the dynamic between those two, I swear.
While everyone dislikes passive!Morgana, I can totally see why this episode. Hell, the girl can't even control her powers, for all she knows she's about to start exploding things right there in the room, why the hell wouldn't she be terrified? She has more reason to worry than even Merlin (when the Witchfinder is first laying out his findings), because she doesn't know that she is not the only magical being in Camelot. She's also heard many things about the Witchfinder (I'm sure), and is convinced of his uncanny ability to find sorcerers. So I totally see why she's shitting three kinds of bricks all episode.
Kind of wish they had gone into more detail with the Gaius/Witchfinder backstory. Clearly there is something we are missing. Which we found out what. :\
OMG if you are suggesting that Arthur and Merlin could end up with a fractured relationship like Uther's and Gaius in this ep ... DDDDDDD: NO! Don't say it, you'll jinx it! And I will cry forever because the boys cannot fight like that! D: Although, I did love the ending scene and how much was not said here. Not even from a slashers POV, but just how deep the scene was, from the things said to the things left unsaid to Uther's expression and awkwardness and Gaius's unforgiving and back-turning on the King. Just, wow.
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Date: 2009-11-09 10:40 am (UTC)Totally agree with Merlin's usage of magic as a way of comforting himself. Did you see his face after he conjured the horse? Happy for a fleeting second, and then despair because he cannot truly be himself in Camelot, for fear of death. He's never able to use his magic except to save Arthur (by Gaius's hand-down) and has to always hide such a huge part of himself. As much of a stupid move as that was, I almost can't blame the kid. And the mention of 1x10 - I'd almost forgotten about that! You're right, there must be something to this. *has hope*
Hmm, I noticed Arthur's tense face before turning into disbelieving "Merlin", but I honestly don't think it's because he knew. When Arthur's not helping with the search of Gaius/Merlin's chambers later, he seems pretty shocked that they actually found an amulet of enchantment. Though, I guess it could be misconstrued to him trying to think real quick about how to explain the situation. Or how to smuggled Merlin out of the Castle. :)
LOL I love so much that Lancelot is the one Gary Stu of the series. Seriously, even though I can totally see him as such, I can't help but love him. Though it's kind of good that he's only in a few episodes, because elsewise it'd become old real fast. BUT it is true that fanfic really makes everyone out to be so puuuuuuuure and wonderful, and I don't get it, because the whole point of the show is that the characters are flawed!
I loved that Uther was conflicted with Gaius's confession, because he clearly wanted to just forgive him [again] but because it's been announced, he had no choice. Couldn't even watch the execution, that's how troubled he was. OMFG so much love for the dynamic between those two, I swear.
While everyone dislikes passive!Morgana, I can totally see why this episode. Hell, the girl can't even control her powers, for all she knows she's about to start exploding things right there in the room, why the hell wouldn't she be terrified? She has more reason to worry than even Merlin (when the Witchfinder is first laying out his findings), because she doesn't know that she is not the only magical being in Camelot. She's also heard many things about the Witchfinder (I'm sure), and is convinced of his uncanny ability to find sorcerers. So I totally see why she's shitting three kinds of bricks all episode.
Kind of wish they had gone into more detail with the Gaius/Witchfinder backstory. Clearly there is something we are missing. Which we found out what. :\
OMG if you are suggesting that Arthur and Merlin could end up with a fractured relationship like Uther's and Gaius in this ep ... DDDDDDD: NO! Don't say it, you'll jinx it! And I will cry forever because the boys cannot fight like that! D:
Although, I did love the ending scene and how much was not said here. Not even from a slashers POV, but just how deep the scene was, from the things said to the things left unsaid to Uther's expression and awkwardness and Gaius's unforgiving and back-turning on the King. Just, wow.