Merlin S3 finale (how is it already over?!)
-I started shipping Lancelot/Gwen? IDE understand my life anymore. Lhara, I blame you. Completely your fault. Or it could just be that I have a thing for guys quietly angsting away (the difference between last time's angsting and this time's being that he didn't run off and leave Gwen in the middle of a forest \o/). I'm not sure how I'd feel if Gwen appeared to reciprocate his feelings (...probably not too happy, tbh), but this whole loving her from afar thing? I CAN LIVE WITH IT FOR A BIT (so long as Lance finds someone).
-A tiny part of me really wished Gwen hadn't been so smiley with Lancelot. Not because of A/G, but because the last time she saw him he ran off without a word after the most horrifying night of her life. I wanted some continuity! I didn't expect her to confront him about it (definitely not the time and place), but maybe some awkwardness?
-Merlin/Gwaine or Merlin/Lancelot, guys? I CAN'T DECIDE. I was so sure I was a Merlin/Gwaine girl, but then it turns out that Merlin and Lance have been pen pals this whole time, and they're having a little sleepover and talking about his magic, and Lancelot's showing him all of this love...
-GWEN. WAS. A. FREAKING. BAMF. God, look at our future queen planning prison breaks, getting her smithing on, tricking the HQIC (at least for a bit), getting Leon to wear a dress, AND LEADING THE FREAKING KNIGHTS.
-I like that Arthur had to send all of his new knights to get Gwen. In my head Lancelot (or even Gwaine) volunteered, and Arthur went, "Uhhhhh, yeah, how 'bout all of you go?" But, hey, the good news is that they survived their first mission dressed in red capes! YOU'RE ALREADY BETTER THAN THE OTHER KNIGHTS OF CAMELOT. *hands over brownie points*
-On that note, there seemed to be a tiny bit of Arthur and Lancelot awkwardness when they shook hands, but Arthur didn't appear jealous ONCE. That's my bb! Confident in his relationship with Gwen. <3
-Speaking of his relationship with Gwen, THAT FIRST KISS. ASDAJKLS:DJAS In how many ways was it beautiful? The moment that followed it! The nose graze! HOLY EFFING GOD THAT NOSE GRAZE. Honestly their most breathtaking moment to date. And there were tears in her eyes. TEARS. Girl has so much faith in her man. <3
-Morgana!!! YOU SHOT AT INNOCENT PEOPLE. WHAT IS THIS? D= I feel like I've spent the entire series three going, "Morgana would never do that!" Is it time to just let it go? Gyah. WHAT THE HELL WENT DOWN THAT TURNED HER INTO A KILLING MACHINE?
-Morgana wants to execute Gwen not once this series, but TWICE. TWICE. Why do I have a feeling that Morgana will do everything in her power to bring down Gwen once Gwen becomes queen of Camelot? (That would be true to the legends, I suppose, but stilllll. My girls! D=)
-That said, that little moment when Morgana confided in Gwen...oh, show, I missed that so much. Even if Gwen was lying through her teeth (though I kind of liked that, too).
-WE HAVE GWEN BACKSTORY. GWEN. FREAKING. BACKSTORY. I was CERTAIN they'd have to introduce another random sibling before we found out anything about her mother, but NO. HER MOTHER WORKED IN SIR LEON'S HOUSEHOLD. EVEN BETTER, GWEN AND LEON ARE CHILDHOOD BESTIES (though I guess Leon went through a "girls have cooties" phase and that's why they never interact). For all we know this was total BS that Gwen just made up, but IDEC, I'm accepting it as legit until otherwise stated. GYAH. She acknowledged that she had a mother. Now to just find out what happened to said parent...
-ROUND TABLE. SWORD IN THE STONE. I THINK THAT SAYS IT ALL.
-The Arthur/Merlin in this episode was terrific. ABSOLUTELY fantastic. Loved Merlin's little, "No, I don't fancy it actually." THIS is the relationship I love, writers. Please keep it this way. Also, more A/M shoves. They're adorable.
-Arthur talking about what the future will bring, only for Gwen to show up looking the HQIC she totally is? I LOVE YOU SHOW. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.
-I believed 100% that Morgause was dead, but all of the fan chatter has me thinking differently. I certainly hope she survived!! Morgana needs someone to train her in the ways of badassery so she can have her epic magic fight with Merlin (S4 or 5 finale, yes?!). That, and Morgause is freaking Morgause. Don't go killing the HSIC.
-There were several references to previous Merlin episodes and I loved it (at least there were references in my head). Gwen's speech about Arthur giving them hope felt SO very S1 finale, and then Arthur's comment about Merlin being wise...
-Colin Morgan, way to make me cry when Merlin saw Freya and then again when he saw Excalibur.
-Arthur/Gwen are 100% public now, yes? After claiming they had to keep it a secret until Arthur was king I found this a bit curious, but pheniox_girl pointed out that now her brother is a knight, so perhaps that makes it okay. Does Gwen now have an elevated status because she's the sister of a knight? Even if she does, Uther has been gung ho about Arthur marrying for an alliance... I hope they bring up this issue again because they really need to face it head on (that or Arthur reminded Uther that he kind of saved his ass and the entire kingdom, so kindly f*** off and let him choose the girl he'll marry). Or, alternatively, is Arthur actually going to become king due to Uther's instability? Maybe even just ruling behind the scenes to save his father's face until Uther finally dies. The producers did say that in this episode events would be set in motion that would change the entire course of the series...
-I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY ANYMORE. BASICALLY THIS EPISODE WAS FANTASTIC AND WON MY HEART OVER AND OVER AGAIN. I WANT TO HAVE THIS EPISODE'S BABIES ... POSSIBLY SO I COULD HAVE MORE MERLIN IN MY LIFE (THOUGH LMFAO, BY THE TIME I HAD THEM THE NEW SEASON WOULD BE UPON US).
Best series yet, no question. I can't wait to see what S4 brings. (Ooh, on that note, the Future Knights of the Round Table - regular or at least semi-regulars now?)
Random: HOW LONG HAVE I WAITED TO UPLOAD THIS USERPIC? MONTHS, PEOPLE. MONTHS.
-A tiny part of me really wished Gwen hadn't been so smiley with Lancelot. Not because of A/G, but because the last time she saw him he ran off without a word after the most horrifying night of her life. I wanted some continuity! I didn't expect her to confront him about it (definitely not the time and place), but maybe some awkwardness?
-Merlin/Gwaine or Merlin/Lancelot, guys? I CAN'T DECIDE. I was so sure I was a Merlin/Gwaine girl, but then it turns out that Merlin and Lance have been pen pals this whole time, and they're having a little sleepover and talking about his magic, and Lancelot's showing him all of this love...
-GWEN. WAS. A. FREAKING. BAMF. God, look at our future queen planning prison breaks, getting her smithing on, tricking the HQIC (at least for a bit), getting Leon to wear a dress, AND LEADING THE FREAKING KNIGHTS.
-I like that Arthur had to send all of his new knights to get Gwen. In my head Lancelot (or even Gwaine) volunteered, and Arthur went, "Uhhhhh, yeah, how 'bout all of you go?" But, hey, the good news is that they survived their first mission dressed in red capes! YOU'RE ALREADY BETTER THAN THE OTHER KNIGHTS OF CAMELOT. *hands over brownie points*
-On that note, there seemed to be a tiny bit of Arthur and Lancelot awkwardness when they shook hands, but Arthur didn't appear jealous ONCE. That's my bb! Confident in his relationship with Gwen. <3
-Speaking of his relationship with Gwen, THAT FIRST KISS. ASDAJKLS:DJAS In how many ways was it beautiful? The moment that followed it! The nose graze! HOLY EFFING GOD THAT NOSE GRAZE. Honestly their most breathtaking moment to date. And there were tears in her eyes. TEARS. Girl has so much faith in her man. <3
-Morgana!!! YOU SHOT AT INNOCENT PEOPLE. WHAT IS THIS? D= I feel like I've spent the entire series three going, "Morgana would never do that!" Is it time to just let it go? Gyah. WHAT THE HELL WENT DOWN THAT TURNED HER INTO A KILLING MACHINE?
-Morgana wants to execute Gwen not once this series, but TWICE. TWICE. Why do I have a feeling that Morgana will do everything in her power to bring down Gwen once Gwen becomes queen of Camelot? (That would be true to the legends, I suppose, but stilllll. My girls! D=)
-That said, that little moment when Morgana confided in Gwen...oh, show, I missed that so much. Even if Gwen was lying through her teeth (though I kind of liked that, too).
-WE HAVE GWEN BACKSTORY. GWEN. FREAKING. BACKSTORY. I was CERTAIN they'd have to introduce another random sibling before we found out anything about her mother, but NO. HER MOTHER WORKED IN SIR LEON'S HOUSEHOLD. EVEN BETTER, GWEN AND LEON ARE CHILDHOOD BESTIES (though I guess Leon went through a "girls have cooties" phase and that's why they never interact). For all we know this was total BS that Gwen just made up, but IDEC, I'm accepting it as legit until otherwise stated. GYAH. She acknowledged that she had a mother. Now to just find out what happened to said parent...
-ROUND TABLE. SWORD IN THE STONE. I THINK THAT SAYS IT ALL.
-The Arthur/Merlin in this episode was terrific. ABSOLUTELY fantastic. Loved Merlin's little, "No, I don't fancy it actually." THIS is the relationship I love, writers. Please keep it this way. Also, more A/M shoves. They're adorable.
-Arthur talking about what the future will bring, only for Gwen to show up looking the HQIC she totally is? I LOVE YOU SHOW. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.
-I believed 100% that Morgause was dead, but all of the fan chatter has me thinking differently. I certainly hope she survived!! Morgana needs someone to train her in the ways of badassery so she can have her epic magic fight with Merlin (S4 or 5 finale, yes?!). That, and Morgause is freaking Morgause. Don't go killing the HSIC.
-There were several references to previous Merlin episodes and I loved it (at least there were references in my head). Gwen's speech about Arthur giving them hope felt SO very S1 finale, and then Arthur's comment about Merlin being wise...
-Colin Morgan, way to make me cry when Merlin saw Freya and then again when he saw Excalibur.
-Arthur/Gwen are 100% public now, yes? After claiming they had to keep it a secret until Arthur was king I found this a bit curious, but pheniox_girl pointed out that now her brother is a knight, so perhaps that makes it okay. Does Gwen now have an elevated status because she's the sister of a knight? Even if she does, Uther has been gung ho about Arthur marrying for an alliance... I hope they bring up this issue again because they really need to face it head on (that or Arthur reminded Uther that he kind of saved his ass and the entire kingdom, so kindly f*** off and let him choose the girl he'll marry). Or, alternatively, is Arthur actually going to become king due to Uther's instability? Maybe even just ruling behind the scenes to save his father's face until Uther finally dies. The producers did say that in this episode events would be set in motion that would change the entire course of the series...
-I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY ANYMORE. BASICALLY THIS EPISODE WAS FANTASTIC AND WON MY HEART OVER AND OVER AGAIN. I WANT TO HAVE THIS EPISODE'S BABIES ... POSSIBLY SO I COULD HAVE MORE MERLIN IN MY LIFE (THOUGH LMFAO, BY THE TIME I HAD THEM THE NEW SEASON WOULD BE UPON US).
Best series yet, no question. I can't wait to see what S4 brings. (Ooh, on that note, the Future Knights of the Round Table - regular or at least semi-regulars now?)
Random: HOW LONG HAVE I WAITED TO UPLOAD THIS USERPIC? MONTHS, PEOPLE. MONTHS.