Back To Camelot: Merlin Series 1 discussion thread (beginning Saturday 5th January)

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  • MikeAP001MikeAP001 Posts: 1,916
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    Well, here's an article about the episode from 2008.

    http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/article1739101.ece
  • Avi8Avi8 Posts: 3,077
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    Oh I forgot about the drinking game/bingo. What is the list we are following? I wasn't here for the episode last week, but I am going to try my best to nab the tv tomorrow. There isn't usually much else on on Saturdays is there?
  • SmintSmint Posts: 4,691
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    Avi8 wrote: »
    Oh I forgot about the drinking game/bingo. What is the list we are following? I wasn't here for the episode last week, but I am going to try my best to nab the tv tomorrow. There isn't usually much else on on Saturdays is there?

    Bingo list is here:

    1. The Dragon lies to Merlin
    2. Someone talks about the great kingdom Merlin and Arthur will build/says Arthur will create Albion
    3. The guards fail at guarding
    4. Merlin accidentally discovers someone using magic
    5. Merlin asks the dragon for advice but then ignores him
    6. Gaius tells Merlin not to do something but Merlin does it anyway
    7. Gaius says "soss-ery"
    8. Uther says "It is/must be sorcery/magic"
    9. Uther says sorcerers can't be trusted/they all want to destroy the kingdom
    10. Uther or Arthur have a different crown to the last one they wore
    11. Arthur calls Merlin an idiot or incompetent/the worst servant
    12. Merlin calls Arthur arrogant or conceited
    13. Arthur throws something at or hits Merlin
    14. Arthur is knocked out or otherwise rendered unconscious so that Merlin can do magic
    15. They make camp
    16. There is shirtlessness
    17. Every time Merlin uses magic to save Arthur
    18. Every time Merlin uses magic but Arthur doesn't notice
    19. Every time Gaius, mislead, tells a half-truth, or lies
    20. Morgana tells Arthur to do something and he just does it with a bit of a fuss but little persuasion
    21. Morgana gets to wear more than one dress an episode
    22. Gwen or Morgana scoff at the idea of liking Arthur
    23. Gwen is accused of sorcery
    24. Morgana verbal bitch slaps Uther for his tyrannical ways
    25. Gwen flirts with Merlin and he doesn't notice
    26. Gaius gives someone a sleeping potion
    27. Inappropriate flirting
    28. Everything back to the same as it was at the start
    29. Someone lying down/ill
    30. A falling object crushes an enemy
    31. A stranger arrives in Camelot
    32. A ridiculous amount of food is served per person
    33. Magic sends someone flying through the air
  • Avi8Avi8 Posts: 3,077
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    Smint wrote: »
    Bingo list is here:

    1. The Dragon lies to Merlin
    2. Someone talks about the great kingdom Merlin and Arthur will build/says Arthur will create Albion
    3. The guards fail at guarding
    4. Merlin accidentally discovers someone using magic
    5. Merlin asks the dragon for advice but then ignores him
    6. Gaius tells Merlin not to do something but Merlin does it anyway
    7. Gaius says "soss-ery"
    8. Uther says "It is/must be sorcery/magic"
    9. Uther says sorcerers can't be trusted/they all want to destroy the kingdom
    10. Uther or Arthur have a different crown to the last one they wore
    11. Arthur calls Merlin an idiot or incompetent/the worst servant
    12. Merlin calls Arthur arrogant or conceited
    13. Arthur throws something at or hits Merlin
    14. Arthur is knocked out or otherwise rendered unconscious so that Merlin can do magic
    15. They make camp
    16. There is shirtlessness
    17. Every time Merlin uses magic to save Arthur
    18. Every time Merlin uses magic but Arthur doesn't notice
    19. Every time Gaius, mislead, tells a half-truth, or lies
    20. Morgana tells Arthur to do something and he just does it with a bit of a fuss but little persuasion
    21. Morgana gets to wear more than one dress an episode
    22. Gwen or Morgana scoff at the idea of liking Arthur
    23. Gwen is accused of sorcery
    24. Morgana verbal bitch slaps Uther for his tyrannical ways
    25. Gwen flirts with Merlin and he doesn't notice
    26. Gaius gives someone a sleeping potion
    27. Inappropriate flirting
    28. Everything back to the same as it was at the start
    29. Someone lying down/ill
    30. A falling object crushes an enemy
    31. A stranger arrives in Camelot
    32. A ridiculous amount of food is served per person
    33. Magic sends someone flying through the air

    Off hand, I think at least 17 of the above occur in ep 2. :)
  • SmintSmint Posts: 4,691
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    Avi8 wrote: »
    Off hand, I think at least 17 of the above occur in ep 2. :)

    These are on my bingo card this week :D

    1. The Dragon lies to Merlin
    2. Someone talks about the great kingdom Merlin and Arthur will build/says Arthur will create Albion
    3. The guards fail at guarding
    6. Gaius tells Merlin not to do something but Merlin does it anyway
    10. Uther or Arthur have a different crown to the last one they wore
    12. Merlin calls Arthur arrogant or conceited
    13. Arthur throws something at or hits Merlin
    15. They make camp
    17. Every time Merlin uses magic to save Arthur
    19. Every time Gaius, mislead, tells a half-truth, or lies
    20. Morgana tells Arthur to do something and he just does it with a bit of a fuss but little persuasion
    24. Morgana verbal bitch slaps Uther for his tyrannical ways
    29. Someone lying down/ill
    30. A falling object crushes an enemy
    32. A ridiculous amount of food is served per person
    33. Magic sends someone flying through the air
  • NatarhiNatarhi Posts: 4,098
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    Avi8 wrote: »
    Oh I forgot about the drinking game/bingo. What is the list we are following? I wasn't here for the episode last week, but I am going to try my best to nab the tv tomorrow. There isn't usually much else on on Saturdays is there?
    Here's the drinking list (for anyone who cares to join me in getting pissed as a newt ;)):

    The (New!) Merlin Rewatch Drinking Game!
    Take a drink every time:
    *Someone mentions Merlin and/or Arthur's destiny
    *The guards fail at guarding
    *Uther blames magic/sorcery
    *Morgana tells Arthur to do something and he complains but does it anyway
    *Arthur and Morgana flirt inappropriately/bicker and tease like siblings (delete according to your pesonal view :p)
    *Gwen flirts with Merlin and he doesn't notice
    *Merlin uses magic to save Arthur


    I'm keeping my Bingo list from last week and seeing how many episodes it takes me to cross everything off. I have the following:
    The guards fail at guarding
    Merlin accidentally discovers someone using magic
    Gaius tells Merlin not to do something but Merlin does it anyway
    Uther says "It is/must be sorcery/magic"
    Uther says sorcerers can't be trusted/they all want to destroy the kingdom
    Uther or Arthur have a different crown to the last one they wore
    Arthur calls Merlin an idiot or incompetent/the worst servant
    Arthur throws something at or hits Merlin
    Arthur is knocked out or otherwise rendered unconscious so that Merlin can do magic
    Morgana tells Arthur to do something and he just does it with a bit of a fuss but little persuasion
    Morgana gets to wear more than one dress an episode
    Gwen or Morgana scoff at the idea of liking Arthur
    Morgana verbal bitch slaps Uther for his tyrannical ways
    Gwen flirts with Merlin and he doesn't notice
    Arthur defies Uther
    A stranger arrives in Camelot

    I only have 4 left to cross off.
  • star89star89 Posts: 23,610
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    Natarhi wrote: »
    Here's the drinking list (for anyone who cares to join me in getting pissed as a newt ;)):

    The (New!) Merlin Rewatch Drinking Game!
    Take a drink every time:
    *Someone mentions Merlin and/or Arthur's destiny
    *The guards fail at guarding
    *Uther blames magic/sorcery
    *Morgana tells Arthur to do something and he complains but does it anyway
    *Arthur and Morgana flirt inappropriately/bicker and tease like siblings (delete according to your pesonal view :p)
    *Gwen flirts with Merlin and he doesn't notice
    *Merlin uses magic to save Arthur

    I'm tipsy just thinking of all the drinks we'l be having tomorrow night :eek::p
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 167
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    AVI wrote:
    Is it time to start looking forward to tomorrow's episode 'Valiant'? It is one of my favourite episodes from S1.

    It's not one of my favorite, but it does have what might possibly be the two most HILARIOUS magic scenes of all time. You can probably guess which those are...! :)
  • NatarhiNatarhi Posts: 4,098
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    star89 wrote: »
    I'm tipsy just thinking of all the drinks we'l be having tomorrow night :eek::p
    And I have all my drinks from last week (I counted 12) to catch up on before I start. :eek: Fun times! :D:p
  • Avi8Avi8 Posts: 3,077
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    Leandra5 wrote: »
    It's not one of my favorite, but it does have what might possibly be the two most HILARIOUS magic scenes of all time. You can probably guess which those are...! :)

    Urgh! I am struggling to remember what magic occurs now. Apart from Merlin making the dog and the snakes come alive...

    Edit: And doing all his chores for Arthur by magic....

    Help me out here!
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    Avi8 wrote: »
    Urgh! I am struggling to remember what magic occurs now. Apart from Merlin making the dog and the snakes come alive...

    Edit: And doing all his chores for Arthur by magic....

    Help me out here!

    That's it. It was the magical multi-tasking. That, and all the incantational nuances with the dog. Both scenes were hilarious!
  • CadivaCadiva Posts: 18,408
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    Leandra5 wrote: »
    That's it. It was the magical multi-tasking.

    I'm sure they got their inspiration for that directly from Walt Disney!
  • Avi8Avi8 Posts: 3,077
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    Leandra5 wrote: »
    That's it. It was the magical multi-tasking.

    Oh yes, I loved that scene too. As anyone who read my fanfic might be able to guess (I resurrected it as the first bit of magic Merlin does for Arthur after his magic is revealed).
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    Avi8 wrote: »
    Oh yes, I loved that scene too. As anyone who read my fanfic might be able to guess (I resurrected it as the first bit of magic Merlin does for Arthur after his magic is revealed).

    I recognized it right away - it was very cute!
  • Avi8Avi8 Posts: 3,077
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    Leandra5 wrote: »
    I recognized it right away - it was very cute!

    :)

    I really need to write another sweet and fluffy and within the original timeline story (hope that makes sense - I mean pre Camlann). I just need the sweet fluffiness. Still. :(
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    Avi8 wrote: »
    :)

    I really need to write another sweet and fluffy and within the original timeline story (hope that makes sense - I mean pre Camlann). I just need the sweet fluffiness. Still. :(

    Oh you should, by all means! Especially after the success of your first venture, which I thoroughly enjoyed.

    Me, I just rewrite the last five minutes in my head, in which Arthur lives and together they vow to found a new Albion, whilst Freya smiles up at them from the Lake of Avalon. I let the dragon retire though, because he's earned it, and also because it will force Merlin to look after Aithusa for a change:)

    In the meantime, if you haven't read it, this is a nice, altogether satisfying piece which takes up from the end of S2 (Last Dragonlord) and fills in the gaps. It's not fluff, but it takes both Merlin and Arthur on the journey one wishes the show had allowed them to take, and there is heartfelt insight in it: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5676898/1/Moral-Measure.
  • NatarhiNatarhi Posts: 4,098
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    Cadiva wrote: »
    I'm sure they got their inspiration for that directly from Walt Disney!
    I thought that at the time. Love it! Isn't that what we'd all do if we had magic, use it to be lazy? I know I would. :p They did it in 2.02 as well.

    Avi8 wrote: »
    I really need to write another sweet and fluffy and within the original timeline story (hope that makes sense - I mean pre Camlann). I just need the sweet fluffiness. Still. :(
    You should Avi, I really liked your first one. (I have an overwhelming need for sweet fluffiness too, you can help me out with my happy fluffy rainbow land imaginings. :D)
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,860
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    I'll be there for ep 2. I can't stand Will Mellor but that's okay - we're not meant to like him!
    I've been up late reading In Your Name and I have to say I did really enjoy it. There's a sequel too (in progress) that I'll get started on next. (But The Student Prince still reigns supreme IMO!)
    I too want fluffy stories, but I'm still craving ones set AFTER the finale that make everything better without changing canon. Reincarnation/modern AU are great but I need something that will allow me to one day rewatch S5 ep13 and NOT bawl like a baby for three hours straight afterwards!
    Anyway, back to S1 and happier times, eh?
  • star89star89 Posts: 23,610
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    Natarhi wrote: »
    I thought that at the time. Love it! Isn't that what we'd all do if we had magic, use it to be lazy? I know I would. :p They did it in 2.02 as well.


    You should Avi, I really liked your first one. (I have an overwhelming need for sweet fluffiness too, you can help me out with my happy fluffy rainbow land imaginings. :D)

    Oh I wish I had magic.. the things I'd do.... ;):o
    I'll be there for ep 2. I can't stand Will Mellor but that's okay - we're not meant to like him!
    I've been up late reading In Your Name and I have to say I did really enjoy it. There's a sequel too (in progress) that I'll get started on next. (But The Student Prince still reigns supreme IMO!)
    I too want fluffy stories, but I'm still craving ones set AFTER the finale that make everything better without changing canon. Reincarnation/modern AU are great but I need something that will allow me to one day rewatch S5 ep13 and NOT bawl like a baby for three hours straight afterwards!
    Anyway, back to S1 and happier times, eh
    ?

    I still can't believe they ended it the way they did. I've read tons of fics, most probably from under 18's, that have written it better than the writers did. How they got a job I'l never bloody know :rolleyes:
  • owlycherriesowlycherries Posts: 2,384
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    Everyone looking forward to Valiant? :)

    I love a good tournament :D
  • star89star89 Posts: 23,610
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    Everyone looking forward to Valiant? :)

    I love a good tournament :D

    Watching it :D

    Merlin is soooo cute :o
  • NatarhiNatarhi Posts: 4,098
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    star89 wrote: »
    Watching it :D
    Me too. Very much enjoyed the Disney-inspired cleaning scene. :D
    I love a good tournament :D
    It occurs to me that we didn't get any in S5 (or 4 really). Another mark against it. :mad: :p
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    Everyone looking forward to Valiant? :)

    I love a good tournament :D

    Yes - thoroughly enjoying it - but I am sorry that Arthur & the Knights stopped wearing the surcoats, I think it looks better than just the bare chain mail.

    (I do of course realise that it is another layer before shirtlessness is achieved, but think of it as deferred gratification ;)
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    Ah, here we go!
    Uther wears different crown. I like Arthur's crooked teeth! LOVE the cleaning with magic. Love a good tournament and the added tunic! Fancy dress! Valiant flirting with Morgana! Merlin hear's the hissing shield. Why, oh why does Gaius leave the Knight Ewan (witness) alone???? Doesn't Gaius have any say? He witnessed the confession. POT HOLE! Dragon! Lovely Gwen! Love Merlin starting to understand Arthur and his duty. Sword fight, good evil music! Morgana just happens to have a sword handy! Nice bickering between Morgana and Arthur. Just a fun episode. Still liked the first one better.
    Have a date with my hubby, will check back in later! Have fun all!
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    The music in this episode is just so wonderful
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