Merlin 2x01

[ratcreature]

I'm having mixed reactions to this ep. Not so much for the reasons I've seen many others state, i.e. that they reset the Merlin/Arthur relationship somewhat -- I figure that's in part to it being a season opener, and they have to restate the basic setup. No, the plot of someone tricking his way between two characters is not something I like, because I get squick-like reactions. First this is almost like partner betrayal, but also it comes uncomfortable close to my embarrassment squick, because I cringed for Arthur being duped when we realize that the guy is tricking him. So the first half was hard for me to watch.

But the second half was a lot more fun. I liked the action parts, and also how Gwen saved Arthur and he was awkward afterwards.

As a side note, what was Gaius saying around 19 minutes in, after he says to Merlin "Not everyone thinks you're an idiot"? It makes Merlin chuckle but I couldn't understand the dialog.

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[ratcreature]

Thanks for clearing that up, it's really bugging me if I can't make out dialog.

And it's good to know that it wasn't just me being ultra sensitive in my sqicks. Once the plot moved past that I was full of glee as well. We got the dragon screwing Merlin over with blackmail, Gaius caring about Merlin but being caught up in Uther's anti-magic quest, Uther caring about Arthur a lot, while also being fanatical... it was like a welcoming back, i.e. I thought it was a nice ep to ease into the series again.