A Mini Review of 4x5
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magog_83Sorry it's so late guys! This week has really kicked my ass and this has taken me about 4 nights for some reason. It's probably a bit shorter than usual too, but better to have a short one than not at all I hope :)
Since the last episode, Mini Merlin and Arthur had seemed rather excited by the changes in their lives. It was a new era, now Arthur was King and Merlin had his own dragon, and they were both anxious to see what episode 5 would bring.
Mini Merlin had been putting in a great deal of research, just to make sure he was ready for the challenges that would now face him as a Dragon Owner.
Research
Meanwhile Mini Arthur was preparing for what the Radio Times had promised would be his first challenge as King.
Fortunately, his Kingly Stance needed only minimal work.
Like Merlin, he also put in some serious research time.
The Radio Times had promised him a challenge after all and in Arthur's long and varied experience, that could only mean one thing.
Jousting.
Having read the reviews on my flist, I feared they were going to be disappointed.
Still, I supplied them with their usual viewing snacks and we settled down to watch.
As the episode began, excitement was still high.
However it quickly turned to confusion at the rather unexpected prologue.
Either this was a dream, or Arthur had let his recruitment standards slip alarmingly.
As the episode continued, it soon became clear there was no dragon and the jousting was taking a very long time to start.
But before they could even begin to mount a letter writing campaign to the BBC, something happened that was so terrible, so upsetting and uncalled for, that it shocked Mini Merlin down to his very core.
Arthur said he didn't need his advice.
Merlin did not take it well.
If he was THIS shocked, it was probably a good thing he hadn't seen much of series 1-3
It wasn't long until disaster befell the Kingdom and war threatened.
At this point I was obliged to point out that I was watching the exact same episode as Mini Merlin and he'd said no such thing.
Right.
Anyway, things were going badly, and I started to get the feeling it was affecting Mini Arthur.
Damn it, he was supposed to be JOUSTING
Naturally, I was worried, but it seemed I wasn't the only one who noticed.
I hoped this might help to heal the rift.
Apparently Merlin wasn't the only one who was always right ;)
As the episode entered its exciting final part, the boys seemed to be friends again.
This was definitely a good thing, the final fight was tense enough as it was.
Tension
But of course, Arthur prevailed and as they rode triumphantly back to Camelot, there was much rejoicing.
It was time for the scores, and this week the episode scored quite highly! Well... mostly.
Merlin was over for another week, but I found myself hoping the boys had taken something away with them this week about the importance of compromise, understanding the point of view of others and seeking accommodation with them on the important issues that could affect your future.
It looked like someone had been on Thesaurus.com
It was not quite what I had in mind.
I think Merlin's going to be waiting a while ;)
Since the last episode, Mini Merlin and Arthur had seemed rather excited by the changes in their lives. It was a new era, now Arthur was King and Merlin had his own dragon, and they were both anxious to see what episode 5 would bring.
Mini Merlin had been putting in a great deal of research, just to make sure he was ready for the challenges that would now face him as a Dragon Owner.
Meanwhile Mini Arthur was preparing for what the Radio Times had promised would be his first challenge as King.
Like Merlin, he also put in some serious research time.
The Radio Times had promised him a challenge after all and in Arthur's long and varied experience, that could only mean one thing.
Having read the reviews on my flist, I feared they were going to be disappointed.
Still, I supplied them with their usual viewing snacks and we settled down to watch.
As the episode began, excitement was still high.
However it quickly turned to confusion at the rather unexpected prologue.
As the episode continued, it soon became clear there was no dragon and the jousting was taking a very long time to start.
But before they could even begin to mount a letter writing campaign to the BBC, something happened that was so terrible, so upsetting and uncalled for, that it shocked Mini Merlin down to his very core.
Arthur said he didn't need his advice.
Merlin did not take it well.
It wasn't long until disaster befell the Kingdom and war threatened.
At this point I was obliged to point out that I was watching the exact same episode as Mini Merlin and he'd said no such thing.
Right.
Anyway, things were going badly, and I started to get the feeling it was affecting Mini Arthur.
Naturally, I was worried, but it seemed I wasn't the only one who noticed.
I hoped this might help to heal the rift.
Apparently Merlin wasn't the only one who was always right ;)
As the episode entered its exciting final part, the boys seemed to be friends again.
This was definitely a good thing, the final fight was tense enough as it was.
But of course, Arthur prevailed and as they rode triumphantly back to Camelot, there was much rejoicing.
It was time for the scores, and this week the episode scored quite highly! Well... mostly.
Merlin was over for another week, but I found myself hoping the boys had taken something away with them this week about the importance of compromise, understanding the point of view of others and seeking accommodation with them on the important issues that could affect your future.
It was not quite what I had in mind.
I think Merlin's going to be waiting a while ;)
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Date: 2011-11-05 09:30 am (UTC)I can;'t wait to see what Merlin thinks about being tied up by Morgana tonight!!
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Date: 2011-11-05 01:03 pm (UTC)hmmmm... not sure Merlin figures out compromise. :D
Love these.
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Date: 2011-11-05 01:20 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-11-05 01:25 pm (UTC)Between a Mini-review and seeing the first dark-eyed junco of the season (they often winter with me here in the States), it's a good morning so far.
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Date: 2011-11-05 01:43 pm (UTC)Loved Merlin taking the sweets and the dragon away from Arthur but then very subtly trying to console Arthur with some sweets.
Loved the tension hug with the dragon between them.
Loved the dragon being able to cheer on, too :o)
And the treaty, lol! Merlin The Always Right.
Posted some new adventures of my Mini Thems yesterday but alas I fear they aren't as good.
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Date: 2011-11-05 01:44 pm (UTC)(an I love how baby dragons wings cheered - and deflated- along with the minis). Great review as always.
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Date: 2011-11-05 04:29 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-11-05 04:42 pm (UTC)Merlin sidling back to Arthur and reaching out with candy while looking the other way was hilarious. And then the three of them clinging to each other as they watch the fight, AW.
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Date: 2011-11-05 07:30 pm (UTC)LOL at that treaty. And that feather quill is huge next to Mini!Merlin. OMG. :p
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Date: 2011-11-05 07:37 pm (UTC)Hahahaha! <3
My acting is multi-layered
Aw, Merlin. ♥
I love seeing their reactions. :)
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Date: 2011-11-05 07:51 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-11-05 10:02 pm (UTC)Oh, and the treaty <3! I think Merlin should think about giving a few things more in return, if he wants Arthur to sign ... :)
And on a random side note: is Arthur being strangled by sweets in the sixth picture?! We've got our first attempt on King Arthur's life right there!
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Date: 2011-11-06 12:31 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-11-06 12:32 am (UTC)I love the dragon, especially how it raises its wings in joy! And the
hugtension with the three of them is absolutely adorable.AHAHA, that quill in proportion to the Mini Thems is hilarious. So funny. :D
Merlin: 10/10 because I was right! :D
Date: 2011-11-06 05:43 pm (UTC)I loooove it! Thanks!
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Date: 2011-11-06 08:09 pm (UTC)Thank you!