I'll echo batgurl88 - fantastically worded dissection of the episode there and you had me nodding at every word ... completely agree with your take on the episode (which I rather loved quite a lot) and have been so impressed with this series' character development (for Merlin and Arthur particularly). Colin and Bradley own me and they've both been given some marvellous scenes to stretch their acting wings ... I've been close to crying for Merlin in two episodes now and it's the wonderful writing and acting that's taken me there.
Merlin's pretty much my number 1 must-see show now (overtaking House for the first time this series) and it's because of the much more mature places the writers and actors have taken us this series. The secrets and lies are leading to the most gorgeous moments of angst and conflict, but are balanced out rather beautifully by the partnership, love and respect that's grown between Arthur and Merlin, and the fair few laugh-out-loud moments the show is so good at (I am never getting over the Dragon laughing its arse off at Uther marrying a troll). I thought this episode was just as strong as those before it this series and I only wish that the series could run for the same length as an American one!!
Great review. I'll be coming back to read more from you. :)
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Date: 2009-11-28 12:49 am (UTC)Merlin's pretty much my number 1 must-see show now (overtaking House for the first time this series) and it's because of the much more mature places the writers and actors have taken us this series. The secrets and lies are leading to the most gorgeous moments of angst and conflict, but are balanced out rather beautifully by the partnership, love and respect that's grown between Arthur and Merlin, and the fair few laugh-out-loud moments the show is so good at (I am never getting over the Dragon laughing its arse off at Uther marrying a troll). I thought this episode was just as strong as those before it this series and I only wish that the series could run for the same length as an American one!!
Great review. I'll be coming back to read more from you. :)