Merlin -- Episode Twelve: To Kill the King

[suki_blue]

Cut for a brief reaction that isn't totally spoilery, but spoilery enough to kinda ruin the end if you've clever enough so I'm not taking any chances.




Much darker than previous episodes, I thought, which was quite a nice change. The pace felt different too, faster editing, intense dialogue, giving an impression of momentum building. Nice to see the character development there, too. A Gwen and Arthur "moment", and the darker side of Morgana. She and Uther were excellent and I adore them both. I loved that image at the end, of the two of them together, the wind billowing their cloaks and the slight mist in the air.

Re next week's trailer: OMFG!! ARTHUR!! THE BOAT! AVALON!!! THE WRATH OF MERLIN!!!

Comments

[drjenny88.livejournal.com]

NEXT WEEK WILL BE BEYOND AMAZING. I'M SO EXCITED AND CAPSLOCKY!

This episode was fantastic, I loved the change of pace (reminded me of 'Moment of Truth', actually, in that sense) and the character development and Morgana's backstory... oh, this show gets better and better.

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

I really can't wait for next week. VERY excited! I wonder if they'll leave us on a cliffy. Hmm ...

[drjenny88.livejournal.com]

I'm almost certain they will, which will, quite frankly, kill me, but in a ridiculously enjoyable way.

Also - surely they can't not be recommissioned if there's a cliffhanger? Just think of the distress that would cause us all children everywhere!

[rockafeller.livejournal.com]

I have you to thank for getting me into this show! Although it isn't in America yet, i found it on a website and can watch it! I LOVE this show! Thank you!

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

Oh yay! I'm always pleased to hear that I've converted someone. Spread the word! Hee!

[thismaz.livejournal.com]

And also sad. I liked Gwen's dad. When Morgana seemed serious in her plots, I was so certain that it was going to be a 'turns back time' episode. But, in fact, the fact that Merlin followed the dragon's advice, by not following it, and allowed Morgana to redeem herself, that was so much better.

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

It worked out pretty well. I honestly couldn't guess what was going to happen. But when it did happen it was completely right.

Yes, so sad!

[sweet-exile.livejournal.com]

I like the darker turn recent episodes are taking too. It raises the show from the just being dismissed as a 'kids show' into something more for grown ups.

Next week! OMG I can't wait.

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

Yes, It's always good when a show like this shows its layers.

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE, next week can't come quick enough!!

[anime-fangirl-3.livejournal.com]

*is still panicking over the next episode*

DEAD!ARTHUR = ME NO LIKE!

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

I know!

Even though we know he *has* to be okay, it's still very worrying!