Meta: A Defense for A Herald of the New Age
Or Why 4x10 Deserves Its Place
in a Fantastic Season 4
Putting it mildly, it seems that episode 4x10 wasn't as well-regarded as other Season 4 episodes. At first I wasn't thrilled with it either, but with each revisit, I found myself appreciating the episode more and more. I thought I'd share why and address a few of the common observations / questions / criticisms.
Discussions mainly focused on Arthur and Merlin. Spoilers up to 4x11 The Hunter's Heart. Pictures not mine.
In which Arthur and Merlin's behavior and its implication are discussed at length.