Reaction to Merlin 3x08
So I make references to some information from the 3x10 episode synopsis, but it's under a spoiler code for any of you avoiding that spoiler. =)
- A storyline with BOTH GIRLS. AS IN IT INVOLVES THEM BOTH. AND IT'S ABOUT EACH OTHER. AND THEIR DISSOLVING RELATIONSHIP. AND OMG, SHOW. I LOVE YOU. I worried that Gwen would just figure out Morgana and that would be it, but NO. They kept returning to it and making it an actual STORYLINE. EKRJ:LAKSD. And now Merlin and Gwen need to become official partners and start planning epic ways to save Arthur.
- Speaking of the girls, Morgana did magic. Real, controlled MAGIC. I THINK THE WRITERS HAVE A SPY IN FANDOM.
- The quest was interesting, but every time they switched to Arthur/Gwaine/Merlin I was just DYING for them to return to Gwen and Morgana. She knows. Gwen. Fucking. Knows. Not only does she know that Morgana has magic and is planning something ~dastardly, but Gwen knows Morgana's an enemy of Arthur. Serious shit is going to go down. And I'm 100% positive that Morgana knows that Gwen knows. Gwen is officially a problem, guys. I said way back in my 3x02 (3x01?) review that the Gwen/Morgana scene clearly indicated that Morgana would not really harm Gwen as it currently stood (yes, she had her kidnapped, but she had no intention to kill her), but if Gwen were to cotton on Morgana would not hesitate to get her out of the way. Add that to Morgana realizing that Gwen is 100% loyal to Arthur? That storyline's coming. Absolutely. And I have a feeling that her plan in 3x10 doesn't only revolve around her vision of Gwen's coronation.
- Also need to add that Gwen was totally bad ass in this episode. SHE HID IN MORGANA'S ROOM AND SPIED. OMG. Gwen DID stuff. NOT RELATED TO ARTHUR. AND RELEVANT TO A HUGE PLOT. ASDJK:LASJDLSKA. Thank you, writers. THANK. YOU.
- Totally random comment, but Gwen's hair made her look like a young German lass. ADORABLE.
- I have to say that I've been REALLY impressed with the writing this series. There's continuity and an actual story arc. So wonderful.
- At first I was disappointed by how quick and "un-epic" the Arthur/Gwen scene was (hell, we could barely see that kiss!), but then it occurred to me: they're dating. They're officially...a thing. They didn't make a big deal out of it because it ISN'T a big deal. There was no hesitation, no huge eye-contact or swelling of epic music. He just leaned down, kissed her goodbye, and left. They're together and this is what they do. And how ADORABLE was Gwen's face after he left? Seeing as I didn't think they'd be "together" until S4 at the earliest, however, I do wonder if a break up is coming up for them next series. Some sort of huge misunderstanding and Gwen starts seeing Lancelot (assuming he didn't just show up once every series), and then it'd lead up to the Arthur/Gwen reunion at the end of S4...idk, idk. I just don't see the writers letting them be this happy and worry-free, and seeing as it looks like they're going to start facing the Uther issue in just two episodes...
- Merlin/Gwaine? I ship it. So much. They're just...God. They are ADORABLE. And Merlin's his only friend! And GYAH. JUST SNUGGLE ALREADY.
- Merlin/Gwen were equally adorable. "What's he actually doing?" "Thinking." "About?" "You." *elbow jab* Um, also ship it. So hard. Arthur/Gwen are my OTP obvs, but I wouldn't say no to Merlin/Gwen either. The way his lips almost touch her forehead when he says "you"? AKLDHALKSDS. I can't BELIEVE how wrong all of the predictions for the relationships have been. Arthur/Gwen static? NOT IN ANY WAY. Merlin/Gwen's friendship dead? COULDN'T BE MORE WRONG. I think we've had more Merlin/Gwen than we even had in S1! The writers have finally recognized the importance of the OT3 and thus the need to keep Merlin and Gwen's friendship alive. <3
- Clarification, please? Gwen didn't see Morgause at Cenred's, right? As far as she knows, Morgause was just the woman who beat Arthur in that challenge. Do we think she knows that Morgause "kidnapped" Morgana? Did Arthur tell her that Morgause was working with Cenred? IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW, SHOW.
- This episode set up SO MUCH for the upcoming episodes. I'm really actually UPSET now that this ridiculous Gaius/Alice ep is coming up because it REALLY wrecks with the flow of the show. This episode so clearly sets things up for 3x10, and just...UGH. WHY MUST YOU INSIST ON FILLER EPISODES, BBC? Anyway, WATER FROM AVALON. AHDSKJAS:DKAH. HOLY GRAIL, GUYS. HOLY EFFING GRAIL. Obviously not the Holy Grail, but the WATER. That IS what it is, right? AND ONCE AND FUTURE KING REFERENCE. ASDJKLSA:JD.
- LMFAO, my mind is SO Gwen-centered. When the Fisher King said that Albion's time of need was near and that he alone could save her I automatically thought, "GWEN IN 3X10." Then a second later I realized that "she" was "Albion". XD OOOOOOPS.
- Gwaine, you've forgotten about your princess already? ;_; I expect severe fawning over her when you return.
- I don't know why, but I REALLY loved Arthur's line, "Are Gwen and Morgana here, too? We're gonna have a surprise party?" Two series ago Arthur would've only said, "Is Morgana here, too?" I love how Gwen is a significant presence in his life. And obviously we already knew that, but GOD. Just seeing how far they've come...
- Arthur's line about someone very dear giving him the bracelet broke my heart. Arthur is going to be a MESS when he discovers what Morgana's been doing.
- Arthur was fantastic in this episode. Despite Merlin and Gwaine coming to help him, he did most of this journey on his own. We finally saw what a spectacular knight he truly is. About time.
So I don't really have that many thoughts today, but rest assured that I thought this episode was FANTASTIC. This series has just been amazing so far, and I'm going to absolutely cry when it ends in December.
- A storyline with BOTH GIRLS. AS IN IT INVOLVES THEM BOTH. AND IT'S ABOUT EACH OTHER. AND THEIR DISSOLVING RELATIONSHIP. AND OMG, SHOW. I LOVE YOU. I worried that Gwen would just figure out Morgana and that would be it, but NO. They kept returning to it and making it an actual STORYLINE. EKRJ:LAKSD. And now Merlin and Gwen need to become official partners and start planning epic ways to save Arthur.
- Speaking of the girls, Morgana did magic. Real, controlled MAGIC. I THINK THE WRITERS HAVE A SPY IN FANDOM.
- The quest was interesting, but every time they switched to Arthur/Gwaine/Merlin I was just DYING for them to return to Gwen and Morgana. She knows. Gwen. Fucking. Knows. Not only does she know that Morgana has magic and is planning something ~dastardly, but Gwen knows Morgana's an enemy of Arthur. Serious shit is going to go down. And I'm 100% positive that Morgana knows that Gwen knows. Gwen is officially a problem, guys. I said way back in my 3x02 (3x01?) review that the Gwen/Morgana scene clearly indicated that Morgana would not really harm Gwen as it currently stood (yes, she had her kidnapped, but she had no intention to kill her), but if Gwen were to cotton on Morgana would not hesitate to get her out of the way. Add that to Morgana realizing that Gwen is 100% loyal to Arthur? That storyline's coming. Absolutely. And I have a feeling that her plan in 3x10 doesn't only revolve around her vision of Gwen's coronation.
- Also need to add that Gwen was totally bad ass in this episode. SHE HID IN MORGANA'S ROOM AND SPIED. OMG. Gwen DID stuff. NOT RELATED TO ARTHUR. AND RELEVANT TO A HUGE PLOT. ASDJK:LASJDLSKA. Thank you, writers. THANK. YOU.
- Totally random comment, but Gwen's hair made her look like a young German lass. ADORABLE.
- I have to say that I've been REALLY impressed with the writing this series. There's continuity and an actual story arc. So wonderful.
- At first I was disappointed by how quick and "un-epic" the Arthur/Gwen scene was (hell, we could barely see that kiss!), but then it occurred to me: they're dating. They're officially...a thing. They didn't make a big deal out of it because it ISN'T a big deal. There was no hesitation, no huge eye-contact or swelling of epic music. He just leaned down, kissed her goodbye, and left. They're together and this is what they do. And how ADORABLE was Gwen's face after he left? Seeing as I didn't think they'd be "together" until S4 at the earliest, however, I do wonder if a break up is coming up for them next series. Some sort of huge misunderstanding and Gwen starts seeing Lancelot (assuming he didn't just show up once every series), and then it'd lead up to the Arthur/Gwen reunion at the end of S4...idk, idk. I just don't see the writers letting them be this happy and worry-free, and seeing as it looks like they're going to start facing the Uther issue in just two episodes...
- Merlin/Gwaine? I ship it. So much. They're just...God. They are ADORABLE. And Merlin's his only friend! And GYAH. JUST SNUGGLE ALREADY.
- Merlin/Gwen were equally adorable. "What's he actually doing?" "Thinking." "About?" "You." *elbow jab* Um, also ship it. So hard. Arthur/Gwen are my OTP obvs, but I wouldn't say no to Merlin/Gwen either. The way his lips almost touch her forehead when he says "you"? AKLDHALKSDS. I can't BELIEVE how wrong all of the predictions for the relationships have been. Arthur/Gwen static? NOT IN ANY WAY. Merlin/Gwen's friendship dead? COULDN'T BE MORE WRONG. I think we've had more Merlin/Gwen than we even had in S1! The writers have finally recognized the importance of the OT3 and thus the need to keep Merlin and Gwen's friendship alive. <3
- Clarification, please? Gwen didn't see Morgause at Cenred's, right? As far as she knows, Morgause was just the woman who beat Arthur in that challenge. Do we think she knows that Morgause "kidnapped" Morgana? Did Arthur tell her that Morgause was working with Cenred? IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW, SHOW.
- This episode set up SO MUCH for the upcoming episodes. I'm really actually UPSET now that this ridiculous Gaius/Alice ep is coming up because it REALLY wrecks with the flow of the show. This episode so clearly sets things up for 3x10, and just...UGH. WHY MUST YOU INSIST ON FILLER EPISODES, BBC? Anyway, WATER FROM AVALON. AHDSKJAS:DKAH. HOLY GRAIL, GUYS. HOLY EFFING GRAIL. Obviously not the Holy Grail, but the WATER. That IS what it is, right? AND ONCE AND FUTURE KING REFERENCE. ASDJKLSA:JD.
- LMFAO, my mind is SO Gwen-centered. When the Fisher King said that Albion's time of need was near and that he alone could save her I automatically thought, "GWEN IN 3X10." Then a second later I realized that "she" was "Albion". XD OOOOOOPS.
- Gwaine, you've forgotten about your princess already? ;_; I expect severe fawning over her when you return.
- I don't know why, but I REALLY loved Arthur's line, "Are Gwen and Morgana here, too? We're gonna have a surprise party?" Two series ago Arthur would've only said, "Is Morgana here, too?" I love how Gwen is a significant presence in his life. And obviously we already knew that, but GOD. Just seeing how far they've come...
- Arthur's line about someone very dear giving him the bracelet broke my heart. Arthur is going to be a MESS when he discovers what Morgana's been doing.
- Arthur was fantastic in this episode. Despite Merlin and Gwaine coming to help him, he did most of this journey on his own. We finally saw what a spectacular knight he truly is. About time.
So I don't really have that many thoughts today, but rest assured that I thought this episode was FANTASTIC. This series has just been amazing so far, and I'm going to absolutely cry when it ends in December.