I loved this episode basically because I am really jonesing for 13. Like a half hour ago.
Gwen's poker face is excellent. Girl knows how to survive. I sort of liked Morgana keeping her around. It showed a tiny bit of the friendship they used to share---you know--if you overlook how Morgs tried to have her burned at the stake a few episodes ago. But you know, that was when Gwen was a threat to the crown and all. Little does Morgs know...
I was also excited about the sloppy kisses promised for next Saturday and a limping and feverish Arthur trying to save his woman.
I also hope Leon is immortal--I know he is alive due to the spoilers, but I wonder how he'd escape Cenred's men otherwise--unless he is also a gifted poker player like Gwen.
Friendship is a strong word; the better word is probably surveillance and as someone else mentioned, collateral. Should she know Arthur tuns back up, she has Gwen in that back pocket with which to negotiate. Gwen's no longer an autonomous person, she's a pawn.
All that being said, would've loved more Morgana/Gwen scenes instead of that stupid "arena fight". WHAT was the point of that?!
Thank you! lostinlaceNovember 28 2010, 03:15:47 UTC
I was laughing at the serious lack of Gwen, then I got worried (whut a FOURTH episode of series 3 with no Gwen???), then I got sad, then I mad. Then she showed up :D 35 mins later.
WRITERS *shakes fist*
I love how everyone is trying to pull the wool over everyone's eyes and she's the only one who mastered that art.
Inconsistent!Arthur was very inconsistent. I really feel so sorry for those Druids. They get crapped on so damn much. They need some human and civil rights asap. Someone comes in their cave hostages (is that a verb?) a child and they have to give up their goods with no fight. For shame.
GWAINE!ELYAN!ARTHUR ALL WORRIED ABOUT GWEN!!! :'D Also Gwaine and Elyan *droooooools*
Ugh the LeFay's. Nuff said. The best part of them was the crowning scene where it was absolutely silent in the hall. No sounds, no joy, just seething anger. Yep that's that.
I've always wanted MOAR LEON, and it was good. *wipes drool* Was it just me or was he a superhero in this one?
Only one left. Awesomeness should rain like rain, right?
Re: Thank you! bana05November 28 2010, 03:23:23 UTC
Still ambivalent about Leon; honestly don't think the show would've lost anything if he'd died for real.
You're right about the coronation. It was dead silence in there. And her crown was so crookid.
The problem with that one scene with Gwen, there was no build up to it; it's like "oh, Gwen needs to do something; let's have her angst". How do we go from proactive Gwen 3x08 to wringing hands!Gwen of 3x12? Despite her poker face of awesome, it's too subtle, perhaps, for the lay fan. But, again, gimme 3x13; I'm already ready.
Arthur kind of comes off as a future figurehead. I think he'll grow into a fine leader, but let's be honest with ourselves. Gwen will be the kickass ruler. I just...she is THAT chick, period.
*I've watched the ep like 20 or 30 times and I have yet to see this burgeoning belly. Everyone I speak to saw it----but whenever that scene comes on I get so distracted by ASH's acting and genuflecting that I don't pay attention to the pregnant belly.
* As for Elyan---to be honest I found the actor very OTT---that it irritated me. I dunno...the delivery just wasn't right for me.
* I thought Merlin was up there for a reason. It looked like most of the men in around in the circle were people from the hole versus being part of this guys group. So I thought it was fitting that Merlin was up there.
*They do have open mouthed kisses, don't they? I figured they were dating in real life to go that far. It's serious---kisses. And they seem to be enjoying themselves immensely.
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Gwen's poker face is excellent. Girl knows how to survive. I sort of liked Morgana keeping her around. It showed a tiny bit of the friendship they used to share---you know--if you overlook how Morgs tried to have her burned at the stake a few episodes ago. But you know, that was when Gwen was a threat to the crown and all. Little does Morgs know...
I was also excited about the sloppy kisses promised for next Saturday and a limping and feverish Arthur trying to save his woman.
I also hope Leon is immortal--I know he is alive due to the spoilers, but I wonder how he'd escape Cenred's men otherwise--unless he is also a gifted poker player like Gwen.
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All that being said, would've loved more Morgana/Gwen scenes instead of that stupid "arena fight". WHAT was the point of that?!
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WRITERS *shakes fist*
I love how everyone is trying to pull the wool over everyone's eyes and she's the only one who mastered that art.
Inconsistent!Arthur was very inconsistent. I really feel so sorry for those Druids. They get crapped on so damn much. They need some human and civil rights asap. Someone comes in their cave hostages (is that a verb?) a child and they have to give up their goods with no fight. For shame.
GWAINE!ELYAN!ARTHUR ALL WORRIED ABOUT GWEN!!! :'D Also Gwaine and Elyan *droooooools*
Ugh the LeFay's. Nuff said. The best part of them was the crowning scene where it was absolutely silent in the hall. No sounds, no joy, just seething anger. Yep that's that.
I've always wanted MOAR LEON, and it was good. *wipes drool* Was it just me or was he a superhero in this one?
Only one left. Awesomeness should rain like rain, right?
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You're right about the coronation. It was dead silence in there. And her crown was so crookid.
The problem with that one scene with Gwen, there was no build up to it; it's like "oh, Gwen needs to do something; let's have her angst". How do we go from proactive Gwen 3x08 to wringing hands!Gwen of 3x12? Despite her poker face of awesome, it's too subtle, perhaps, for the lay fan. But, again, gimme 3x13; I'm already ready.
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I have this very same thought every single episode, no lie.
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* As for Elyan---to be honest I found the actor very OTT---that it irritated me. I dunno...the delivery just wasn't right for me.
* I thought Merlin was up there for a reason. It looked like most of the men in around in the circle were people from the hole versus being part of this guys group. So I thought it was fitting that Merlin was up there.
*They do have open mouthed kisses, don't they? I figured they were dating in real life to go that far. It's serious---kisses. And they seem to be enjoying themselves immensely.
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