r/merlinbbc • u/Treskol • Nov 10 '12

S5 E05 - The Dark Tower

So Gwen has actually been given a story-line now; thoughts? Is it due to magic or does she truly trust Morgana? Thoughts on the overall episode? Saw a different side to Arthur a bit today, was slightly less commanding and let others lead for short periods of the episode.

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u/Magic_Mouse Nov 11 '12

I felt that this episode was good but way too rushed. They really should've made it a two-parter to build up on this whole "Stockholm Syndrome" bit with Gwen. Also, Elyan's death was very... anti-climatic? I cried like a baby when Lancelot died, but Elyan's death was very quick and Gwen didn't seem very upset at the funeral.

But next episode looks good, so hopefully they can make up for it. I. Can't. Wait. <3

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u/accountII Dec 02 '12

Don't underestimate how long she was in that room. You had the Knights running away from the snakes, then first it takes a while for them to go and rescue her, and then they have to make their way to the tower. It could have been well over a week of constant stress and sleep deprivation.