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Merlin: S2|E6: "Beauty and the Beast Part 2"
OMG. Seriously. I'm late posting a reaction to this episode because I got distracted by the lovely scenes between them. Not to mention - I'm so going to make a vid with some of their scenes in 2x06. My vid! muse is inspired, so that's always good. ;) I just couldn't help thinking the "Arthur sending Merlin away to avoid arrest" (so heartbreaking, for real!) scene along with the "Arthur drinking poison, er, POTION and only Merlin has an antidote, but then the vial smashes, oh no!" scene would be great put to a dramatic type song...
BUT REALLY, I was surprised more than once during this episode. I was not expecting Arthur's rush to get Merlin to safety to happen within like the first five minutes. That was intense and so emotional. Even after seeing the preview clip a couple of times, it still didn't get old when I finally saw the scene during the episode. Oh, Arthur! That was really heartwrenching and emotional (the "I don't care" from Arthur was just sooo...you felt it, the emotion was just THERE).
...and seriously you two, WHY DIDN'T YOU HUG AT THE END? You both wanted it -- don't deny it!
Anyone else really want to know why it bothered Arthur that he thought Merlin was hiding under his bed the whole time -- What have you got to hide Arthur? This is something that must be revealed, darnit!
Oh, and this: http://community.livejournal.com/merlinxarthur/1677668.html dead link :( -- harmonicsong brought this point up about Arthur wearing a shirt to bed in this episode (after not doing so in previous S2 eps). I can't believe I didn't realize it before. See, Arthur assumed that Merlin wasn't around anymore... so you know, with our trusty slash goggles on -- does that mean Arthur doesn't wear a shirt to bed when he knows Merlin's around...not to mention he was sleeping underneath the covers versus rolling around on top of the covers like in the previous episode?
CONCLUSION: Arthur puts out -- like, you know, in case Merlin sneaks (*cough*) into his room late at night...Arthur has no qualms over giving Merlin something to look/ogle at. But when he believes Merlin is away from the castle, he puts on a shirt...
Oh yes, we're on to you, Arthur... see, it's NOT just blatant fanservice. :P
The potion/poison scene --
Oh, I loved this. I want Arthur to find out about Merlin's magic like right now. I just love the two of them working together like this. :) Awww at Merlin trying to avoid telling Arthur about the seriousness of the situation - that if the antidote isn't administered in time, then Arthur will really be dead. Merlin was only protecting him! *hugs Merlin*
LOL at Merlin's shoddy job of doing chores in Arthur's room...(hmmm, I'll just make the bed...and oh, look at all this random junk -- here's a nice, empty corner - let me just throw it there! All right, all done! ... *Arthur's reaction: oO*).
The almost-hug!
I definitely wasn't expecting the almost-hug...and the jazz hands (LOL) as they get all awkward with each other. Aww, c'mon, Arthur - Merlin wants a hug - just be nice and give him one! :(
It reminds me of Supernatural and how in the first few seasons -- it was always about finally getting a real hug between Sam and Dean. There were half-hugs and then the evil...you could almost see the hug but the camera doesn't focus in on it....
No other show does hug-teasing better than Supernatural - I tell you!
Still, the Arthur/Merlin almost-hug was cute... so them.
And in lieu of the angst party sure to come in next week's "Witchfinder" episode -- it was nice to see a scene of relative closeness between them. :) Coz I'm sure Merlin will really need a hug by the end of the "Witchfinder" ep.
Shifty look about you
Huh - so maybe Arthur isn't as oblivious as we think he is? So he thinks Merlin has a shifty, suspicious look about him. Like he's GOT SOMETHING TO HIDE. Arthur is on to you, Merlin. Watch out... and really, Merlin saying he's "an open book"? We all know how true that is. *eye* I'm pretty sure Arthur telling this to Merlin - is in anticipation of next week's episode. Arthur could not have said that without good reason -- writer's attempt at foreshadowing? Quite possibly. I'm looking forward to seeing how this all plays out...
Morgana and Gwen:
...had actual scenes other than standing around looking pretty. Wow. Not that they're not awesome at looking all pretty, but still...
Morgana and Arthur's mutual insulting of the troll FTW - loved that. "Stinking" - ha! Morgana's contribution trumps all. :P Can you tell I'm just glad the girls were a little bit more involved in the 2nd part?
The Arthur/Gwen scene in Arthur's room ... was a little odd coming on the tail of 2x04 when Lancelot's reappearance made Arthur/Gwen's already shaky relationship (if it's even there in the first place) even more shakier...
But they just talked normally...like nothing happened. Maybe they just decided to put the Lancelot thing behind them and to continue going slow with whatever they have between them.
Seriously, Gwen is stuck between a rock and a hard place. Poor Gwen. :(
I liked the scene where Gwen shows obvious concern for Merlin's safety because that was a nice reminder of S1!Gwen. It's not just Arthur and Lancelot - she does care for Merlin too - the two are good friends after all. Thank you very much. :)
I'm looking forward to the next episode BIG TIME. Goodbye, troll - hello, witchfinder -- and I *really* want to find out what has Arthur manhandling Merlin out of the room...preview clip is such a tease...
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I actually think both parts worked well, but the second was definitely a lot funnier and was full of priceless expressions. I do admit though, i was kind of wishing the whole Merlin-under-the-bed thing could have been done with a shirtless!Arthur. I mean, if they're gonna have him sleeping shirtless in one episode, why not stay consistent, amirite?? XD