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Merlin: S2|E3: "The Nightmare Begins"
I really liked the Merlin/Morgana interaction despite the FAIL that Merlin didn't manage to tell her about him being magic. Whatever, show. At least Morgana knows she has someone in Camelot that she could trust with her magic secret.
I was resigned to the almost-reveal that happened multiple times in this episode. Urgh... I did love how Merlin did quite a lot of magic in this episode...more magic from Merlin? Yes, please. That was fun.
Funniest moment ever:
Arthur confronting Merlin about him giving flowers to Morgana -- LOL at the "Pick them yourself?" :P I see what the show was trying to do - showing how Arthur understands liking someone you can't have (Guinevere...or, you know, Merlin *cough*). Hmmm, right. Merlin, of course, is pretty oblivious about how his perceived attentions toward Morgana might appear to others. Watch out, Merlin. Arthur can be pretty scary as a jealous boyfriend, LOL. Anyway...
Merlin just seemed so earnest to tell Morgana his secret...oh Merlin! And they were either interrupted or he just backed out of it at the last moment.
Okay, at the end, when Arthur is telling Merlin he should find a girl more on his level - I immediately thought of Gwen...after all, Gwen is a servant as well, so she's "more on his level." I almost wanted Merlin to point out if Arthur meant Gwen as an option. And then, Arthur would make an, "Oh crap" face and try quickly to change the meaning of his words. Merlin would just smirk knowingly. "Not trying to impress Gwen, right, Arthur?"
Arthur will *never* hear the end of it. :P
I liked that little smile Merlin gives when he eavesdrops on the Druid telling Morgana that she has magic and that it could be a force for good...that she shouldn't be afraid of it. Merlin just seemed truly happy and grateful that Morgana found the answer she was looking for. Such a sweet moment. :)
The look on Merlin's face when he saw Mordred knock down all those guards. Foreboding, big time. Made me nervous... Mordred's still so young and yet, to have that kind of power...
That last scene between Merlin and Morgana...oh, the tension. Please, show, continue with more Merlin/Morgana (just interaction, showing their friendship...I'm not too picky. I'm doubting they'll try to start an actual relationship between them (though I wouldn't say no to it)) moments. I don't mind the Arthur/Gwen if there are hints of Merlin/Morgana. Don't get me wrong, I think Arthur/Gwen so far is sweet and endearing. I'm still torn between Lancelot/Gwen and Arthur/Gwen though...I don't know.
All that said, the next episode "Lancelot and Guinevere" should be interesting. Will I be dissuaded away from Lancelot/Gwen? We'll see... One thing is for sure, Arthur's going to be very conflicted and frustrated with Lancelot's already established friendship with Gwen...
"Merlin, what is jealousy?"
"Hmm, why are you asking me that?"
"Because this strange feeling has come over me... I can't quite explain it. When I see Lancelot with Guinevere... I have a strong urge to rip his head off..."
"Okay, yeah. I think that's what you'd call jealousy."
"Huh. I don't like it. It's a very unpleasant feeling."
"Well, yes. Being jealous isn't really a happy feeling, Arthur."
*sees what Merlin is holding*
"Wait -- what is that you're holding? Are those flowers?"
Merlin nods. "Yes, they're uh...for Morgana."
Arthur's jaw tightened. "Merlin?"
"Yes?"
"I think I'm feeling jealous right now."
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Meh, I'm sure of it. They like to through red herrings in there sometimes, to mix it up a bit. Like how Morgana probably still thinks Merlin's in love with Gwen. LOL.
But of course, it's only always been Arthur for Merlin... even though the two haven't voiced it... it's undeniable
Trufax, mate, trufax. So undeniably true. Especially if you factor in the jealousy~ thing! XD
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Yeah, I'm with you there. At any rate, they should give Merlin a love interest if Arthur's going to be busy with Gwen. In the meantime, the slashy subtext should suffice. :D
Trufax, mate, trufax. So undeniably true. Especially if you factor in the jealousy~ thing! XD
Thanks! Oh, yes, jealous!Arthur was there in all his glory in this episode. It was too obvious to be refuted. Unfortunately for him, Merlin was being his usual self and not really realizing what was going on with Arthur... poor Arthur. ;)
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But I think they are actually giving Merlin a love interest. I'm kind of interested to see what they do with that, since it looks like Merlin's crying as he kisses that chick. I am so convinced he's just doing it because Arthur's been neglicting him and he just wants to get back at him ^_~
Oh god, on the jealousy note - we now have TWO episodes where our favourite couple are jealous over someone else stealing their man! Ep1 - Merlin jealous at Cedric stealing Arthur and Ep3 - Arthur being jealous because he thinks Merlin likes Morgana. LOLOL THIS SO NEEDS TO BE FIC'ED.
Both of these two just need to snog already, then they would realise they love each other and stop teasing us with their ridiculously obvious UST already.