Merlin: 5:07 A Lesson In Vengeance

[tanous]

So, another episode down and six to go till the (bitter?) end of S5 and possibly, if rumours are to be believed, the entire show. And …where are we now?

Well, actually,  we’re back in S4. Or is it S3?  Deep anyway in the Merlin producers thumb-sucking comfort zone of ‘Merlin trying singlehandedly (save Gaius - the device to enable us to know his

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[tanoshi_ame]

Oh, very great review. I'm less critical of the use of Dragoon (only wondered where he got his clothes from), but other than that, agree with everything you said. This episode, well, in light of the rumors, I went into this feeling understandably detached. On its own it might be a good one, or at the very least not boring. Though as you've pointed out, looking back they're old tricks used before, looking forward... so terribly bleak. At least I came out of this with a vigorous 'I love Colin!' so that's one good thing I guess.

Stepford Arthur suddenly materialized, to display and constantly declare, his slavish devotion to his wife, in a way we haven’t seen this season at all.Yeah, in a way this is worse than anything we've seen so far (and they're already pretty bad). Arthur didn't look convinced by Gwen's reasons and yet he ran back to her without demur. Now disregarding Arthur character (which they're hell bent on destroying) and talk only of AG (their Quest or something), so Arthur patronises, lies to, doesn't listen to normal

[merlenhiver]

I'm trying new shows to get myself off Merlin as we speak.

You and me both ... and you're absolutely right: staying detached seems like the only way to keep one's sanity through what TPTB still have in store for us ...

[arwyn_t]

I recommend "Grimm" and "Arrow" as new light entertainment and "Supernatural" as a new to-look-forward-to. I have no particular favourite character in Grimm or Arrow, but I love Supernatural's Castiel. To make a pun, I needed a way to detach myself from Merlin and God send me an angel! :P I'm a regular NCIS:Los Angeles viewer too, loving the tons of chemistry that Kensi and Deeks have (watch that, donkey on the motorbike...).

[tanoshi_ame]

Hi, thanks for the recommendations. I'm already a fan of SPN and Castiel so S8 is providing a much-needed stress-reliever. I watched 2 eps of Arrow, loved the bodyguard guy. Haven't got around to watch more of it yet. Does it get better? The first two was good but didn't really grip me. That and The Romance kind of made me cringe. I'll try Grimm and maybe NCIS after that. I should be finished with Sherlock soon enough and am also watching Revolution, also cringe-worthy so far, main characters-wise.

[arwyn_t]

Well, Arrow has an interesting story, but Stephen Amell lacks the acting talent to make Oliver Queen soar. I keep watching though just because the story is interesting. Grimm takes off after the first eps and the central arc story is very well written so far. NCIS:LA? One word: Deeks. ;) :P

[tanous]

Hey Thien! Yeah I think next week is already waving huge flags to mark its plot holes - why would Merlin take his eyes off Arthur for a second when Gwen could kill him at any time? Surely he'd be sleeping under their bed in case she murders him in his sleep...surely he'd finish that sentence Arthur interrupted to tell him Gwen may have been enchanted and watch his back? Surely... alot of things :P But you never know - it may make sense. *ahem*

I came out of this ep with a huge 'I love Colin' too - he really was superb in it...he kind of brought Merlin back to life somehow... sewed his balls back on.

The A/G - I knooowww. It's just aimed at such a childish level its painful. We've seen how much attention Arthur pays to Gwen's 'advice' when she's ok and their relationship is normal; when she turns bad he can instantly barely manage independent movement without her say so. Its awful stuff, yet Ive actually seen some fans thrilled to see it, and taking it as a representation of their marriage. I saw one actually wanting it to be a