Rewatch of Merlin 1.01, reboot
Here we go again:
Ok, drumroll please. Here is my rewatch of 1.01 of Merlin. This is going to be a big post of squee mainly because I think get so much right in this episode. I am going to go ahead and post this as one big post, but behind a cut. I have posted a poll at http:// ( Read more... )
Ok, drumroll please. Here is my rewatch of 1.01 of Merlin. This is going to be a big post of squee mainly because I think get so much right in this episode. I am going to go ahead and post this as one big post, but behind a cut. I have posted a poll at http:// ( Read more... )
I was also drawn in immediately at the beginning. The introduction can still give me goosebumps.
I like the way the producers/writers then introduce each main character in a natural way.
Almost immediately Gaius and Merlin connect. I love Gaius scolding Merlin for the state of his room, which shows that Merlin is in some ways a normal adolescent.
I find the witch's humming/singing suitably creepy. I lose sympathy for her though when she kills Lady Helen and the serving woman.
(Note about S3: what happened to confident Merlin? I'm in the middle of 3.02 and I can't believe how they belittle Merlin. It does not make me happy.)
I agree, plus Arthur bullying Merlin physically. I hope the writers/producers go back to the S1 & S2 dynamics.
I like it when Merlin is in the stocks and he says to Gwen "My fans await me."
Merlin is rooting around in the straw with his behind in the air! So funny!
When Merlin uses magic in the fight to trip up Arthur I like how Bradley literally throws himself into the comedy. He's a good-looking man who doesn't mind looking silly.
I think the scene with the witch singing everyone to sleep is so good. The song is lovely as well as creepy.
"Destiny is calling. You had better see what he wants."
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I think they did a great job with all the introductions and I like how some of them were entirely visual or verbal before we got everything thrown at us. I also like the slow pacing of the introduction in this first ep.
Oh yeah, Gaius is such a dad and Merlin is such a teenager some times. It's great when they bounce off each other in that way.
You are so right about the humming/singing being creepy. I am not sure at what point I lose sympathy for her. It may be back when she says "an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth" actually.
Let's cross our fingers that S4 is more respectful of all the characters.
Oh yes, "my fans await me" is a great line:D He has such a good sense of humor and great timing.
I am watching Goblin's Gold and the scene where Bradley is fighting with the covers all over him reminds me of that; Bradley is very good with the physical stuff.
And yes, I agree that song is amazing; I don't know how they got it to be creepy plus beautiful. Maybe because the humming was part of the tune? Did you know they had a trained opera singer singing that?
This makes me laugh because in 2.10 (I believe that's Sweet Dreams) Arthur arrives at Lady Vivian's chambers and says "It's destiny. Well, destiny and chicken":D
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Yes, he is. He has a strong physical presence.
Did you know they had a trained opera singer singing that?
Yes, that was mentioned in the commentary, as was that the words are made up, they're not of any language.
"It's destiny. Well, destiny and chicken"
That's one of my favourite lines.
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