Merlin 203: The Nightmare Begins
*yawns* I’m sleepy. All this campaigning for political office and Shakespeare research has me knackered.
So it’s time for some Merlin, where Morgana’s having nightmares again. Suck it up, bitch, some of us would love to get that much sleep.
WHOA. That was cool, and sudden. I think the suddenness worked for it. Katie McGrath still kind of leaves me cold, truthfully, but I’m hoping that will change.
I didn’t notice before, but Merlin and Arthur’s colours have switched: Arthur wears blue and Merlin red. Also, the neckerchief has gone. *sheds a tear*
I totally think Merlin should tell Morgana. She needs the support, and the real proof that magic users are a: not bad and b: survive under Uther’s rule. Still, Gaius has lived through purging so I get why he’s gun-shy.
AWW FLOWERS.
Poor Morgana, she’s really breaking down. Am starting to feel some tint of feeling towards her.
Ahh, tyrant!Uther. We haven’t seen you for a whole three episodes.
“Where are my flowers?” I loved that Arthur/Merlin scene; not because it seemed slashy, but because it was fun, teasing boys’ friendship. And because Merlin-does-magic-just-out-of-Arthur’s-sightline is funny.
Merlin’s continuing to help Morgana without telling the secret! I know it’s to drag out the dramatic tension but I’m still impressed. It does show just how much Merlin wants to keep the secret; he’s so tempted but won’t quite take the risk.
*sighs* Couldn’t Morgana have said she was going out riding or something? It would’ve avoided all this palaver.
“I’d be lost without you, Gaius.” D’AWW.
I love it when Merlin sneaks out. YOU ARE A MAGICAL NINJA, MERLIN. A ninja of fail.
LOL, who saw the super-giant scorpion behind her coming? *raises hand* LOOK OUT, MORGANA, ARAGOG’S GONNA EAT YOU! On the plus side, you faint very attractively.
Oh look, it’s the random hills backed by SNOW-CAPPED MOUNTAINS that Merlin always passes when he leaves Camelot. Hello snow-capped mountains! *waves*
Hai thar eventual usurper of Arthur’s throne, you’re looking pale and creepy today. Oh, and you have telepathic powers. Awesome.
LOL MERLIN HAD A VISION. The Powers That Be want you to sneak about creepily for no apparent purpose!
I see you have a handle on that. Good for you.
“Sometimes we speak to others without words.” >.< Come on, you were doing so well at avoiding the mystic-generic statements til then! You can talk like an actual human being! I believe in you!
CALMING BLACK DRUID: How are you feeling?
MORGANA: It’s like being at a boho spa! I’m starting to learn about my magic and I’ve begun a grapefruit diet.
DOBERMANNS: *RARRRRRRR DESTROY*
ARTHUR: *wields a torch like any good mob leader*
>.< BAD Morgana. Can’t she try saying, “I wasn’t kidnapped” to the soldiers? I guess they’d drag her but to Camelot, but I’m still surprised she’s so selfish - maybe she doesn’t want to be alone but she’s putting dozens of lives at risk.
This is actually really scary, the soldiers chasing everyone. Arthur chasing Merlin, even if he doesn’t know it, is pretty disturbing.
NOES THE CALMING BLACK DRUID IS DEAD! :(
ROCK. Small boy being able to get rid of sword-wielding soldiers by screaming = win. NOW RUN FOR IT, MORDRED, STOP STANDING THERE HAVING AN EPIPHANY ABOUT WHAT YOU’RE CAPABLE OF.
LOL. Mordred is very advanced for his age at slow-mo-cloak-running.
Yes, we get the point, scriptwriters. You’re trying to scrape up some sympathy for Uther so you’re not forced to kill him off or make him a real villain. He loves his few specific people very much. That makes him more interesting, but he’s still a dick. Also, Gwen’s glowy smiling at Morgana and Morgana seeing her over Uther’s shoulder and smiling back? By far the most femmeslashy moment I’ve seen between them.
I wonder how Morgana will react when she inevitably discovers that Merlin had magic all along and chose not to tell her? Get the scriptwriters storin’ up those revelations.
AWW ARTHUR IS PROJECTING ALL OVER MERLIN. It’s very cute. HE WANTS HIMSELF A GUINEVERE.
>.< Oh wonderful. Lancelot’s coming back to make soppy pronouncements. JOY.
So it’s time for some Merlin, where Morgana’s having nightmares again. Suck it up, bitch, some of us would love to get that much sleep.
WHOA. That was cool, and sudden. I think the suddenness worked for it. Katie McGrath still kind of leaves me cold, truthfully, but I’m hoping that will change.
I didn’t notice before, but Merlin and Arthur’s colours have switched: Arthur wears blue and Merlin red. Also, the neckerchief has gone. *sheds a tear*
I totally think Merlin should tell Morgana. She needs the support, and the real proof that magic users are a: not bad and b: survive under Uther’s rule. Still, Gaius has lived through purging so I get why he’s gun-shy.
AWW FLOWERS.
Poor Morgana, she’s really breaking down. Am starting to feel some tint of feeling towards her.
Ahh, tyrant!Uther. We haven’t seen you for a whole three episodes.
“Where are my flowers?” I loved that Arthur/Merlin scene; not because it seemed slashy, but because it was fun, teasing boys’ friendship. And because Merlin-does-magic-just-out-of-Arthur’s-sightline is funny.
Merlin’s continuing to help Morgana without telling the secret! I know it’s to drag out the dramatic tension but I’m still impressed. It does show just how much Merlin wants to keep the secret; he’s so tempted but won’t quite take the risk.
*sighs* Couldn’t Morgana have said she was going out riding or something? It would’ve avoided all this palaver.
“I’d be lost without you, Gaius.” D’AWW.
I love it when Merlin sneaks out. YOU ARE A MAGICAL NINJA, MERLIN. A ninja of fail.
LOL, who saw the super-giant scorpion behind her coming? *raises hand* LOOK OUT, MORGANA, ARAGOG’S GONNA EAT YOU! On the plus side, you faint very attractively.
Oh look, it’s the random hills backed by SNOW-CAPPED MOUNTAINS that Merlin always passes when he leaves Camelot. Hello snow-capped mountains! *waves*
Hai thar eventual usurper of Arthur’s throne, you’re looking pale and creepy today. Oh, and you have telepathic powers. Awesome.
LOL MERLIN HAD A VISION. The Powers That Be want you to sneak about creepily for no apparent purpose!
I see you have a handle on that. Good for you.
“Sometimes we speak to others without words.” >.< Come on, you were doing so well at avoiding the mystic-generic statements til then! You can talk like an actual human being! I believe in you!
CALMING BLACK DRUID: How are you feeling?
MORGANA: It’s like being at a boho spa! I’m starting to learn about my magic and I’ve begun a grapefruit diet.
DOBERMANNS: *RARRRRRRR DESTROY*
ARTHUR: *wields a torch like any good mob leader*
>.< BAD Morgana. Can’t she try saying, “I wasn’t kidnapped” to the soldiers? I guess they’d drag her but to Camelot, but I’m still surprised she’s so selfish - maybe she doesn’t want to be alone but she’s putting dozens of lives at risk.
This is actually really scary, the soldiers chasing everyone. Arthur chasing Merlin, even if he doesn’t know it, is pretty disturbing.
NOES THE CALMING BLACK DRUID IS DEAD! :(
ROCK. Small boy being able to get rid of sword-wielding soldiers by screaming = win. NOW RUN FOR IT, MORDRED, STOP STANDING THERE HAVING AN EPIPHANY ABOUT WHAT YOU’RE CAPABLE OF.
LOL. Mordred is very advanced for his age at slow-mo-cloak-running.
Yes, we get the point, scriptwriters. You’re trying to scrape up some sympathy for Uther so you’re not forced to kill him off or make him a real villain. He loves his few specific people very much. That makes him more interesting, but he’s still a dick. Also, Gwen’s glowy smiling at Morgana and Morgana seeing her over Uther’s shoulder and smiling back? By far the most femmeslashy moment I’ve seen between them.
I wonder how Morgana will react when she inevitably discovers that Merlin had magic all along and chose not to tell her? Get the scriptwriters storin’ up those revelations.
AWW ARTHUR IS PROJECTING ALL OVER MERLIN. It’s very cute. HE WANTS HIMSELF A GUINEVERE.
>.< Oh wonderful. Lancelot’s coming back to make soppy pronouncements. JOY.