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UPDATE 6/11/13: There's been some great guesses in the comments so I've filled in all the correct words and speakers so far!
This is a definite step up from last week, the inclusion of the royal family and more back story on the characters in general make for a far stronger episode. The pankration probably helps it for me too; Jack Donnelly and Oliver Walker have obviously worked hard on their wrestling and martial arts moves which make for some thrilling and acrobatic fighting scenes. As an aside, I know some had wondered if Jason’s new found gymnastic prowess had come from his amulet, but he is without it during the contest so it appears that this is not the case.
Another thing which helps make this a more solid episode is that the fallout from Hercules and Medusa last week is carried over. I still find the whole love potion trope a bad idea to have explored in this day and age, but at least there is some acknowledgement to an earlier storyline which is worked through here as the characters start to mend their friendship. Also, Pasiphae embarks on a plan this week which I expect to see played out until the end of the season. Continuing stories over multiple episodes makes for a far more satisfying narrative overall I feel.
The Rules of Engagement is on BBC 1 and BBC 1HD this Saturday at 8pm, below are some dialogue teasers to see you through until then. I will fill in the missing words later this week.
“When you’re in love there’s no such thing as ********” Hercules to Medusa
“It was never really gonna happen was it Jason. Ariadne is goddess on earth, where as you are just you” ? to Jason
“Kill me and they’ll hate you forever”
“Only the gods can be responsible for the outcome”
“Medusa, does this mean you are speaking to me again now?” Hercules to Medusa
“Ariadne is alone, no friends, no allies. Where will she find the strength to defy the will of her father?” Pasiphae to Heptarian
“The king’s health is already not what it was, but I shall nurse him to the end” Pasiphae to ?
“If you truly love me, please don’t make this harder” Ariadne to Jason
“I am not the Oracle, but he has greater strengths than you can imagine” Melas to ?
“The shoulder is separated, it just needs putting back” ? to Jason
is a long time contributor from back in the Lost days of DarkUFO who now mainly writes previews for UK TV shows such as Doctor Who, Ripper Street, Sherlock, Misfits and Atlantis. She also enjoys watching and commenting on American shows like Sons of Anarchy, Boardwalk Empire, Suburgatory and Elementary.
Shallow whumper moment: SQUEEEEE DISLOCATED SHOULDER!!! ::gallops around room shrieking::
ReplyDeleteOk shallow whumper moment over, shall attempt not to freak you all out any further. Love you for these preview quotes Sandi!! :D
You're welcome! I hope you enjoy the episode :D
ReplyDelete“When you’re in love there’s no such thing as ********” I would have said 'common sense', but....:)
ReplyDelete“It was never really gonna happen was it Jason. ARIADNE is goddess on earth, where as you are just you”
“Kill me and they’ll hate you forever” Very undecided on this one - maybe The King?
“Only the gods can be responsible for the outcome” The oracle???
“MEDUSA, does this mean you are speaking to me again now?” Hercules
“Ariadne is alone, no friends, no allies. Where will she find the strength to defy the will of her father?” Pasiphae to Heptarian
“The king’s HEALTH is already not what it was, but I shall nurse him to the end” Ariadne
“If you truly love me, please don’t make this harder” Ariadne to Jason
“I am not HIS DOCTOR, but he has greater strengths than you can imagine”
“The shoulder is separated, it just needs putting back” Phytagoras to Jason
Three of missing words are correct, and three speakers correct, I'm gonna have to start making these tougher :p lol
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking THE DOCTOR is more likely to be THE ORACLE. (in part because i would think they'd refer to a 'healer' rather than a 'doctor'?)
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the Atlatis teaser you put on spoiled tv Sandi!
ReplyDeleteTheses are my guesses:
"When you're in love there's no such thing as PATIENCE." Hercules to Medusa
"It was never gonna really happen was it Jason. ARIADNE is a goddess of this earth, where as you are just you." Pythagoras to Jason
"Kill me and they'll hate you forever." Heptarian to Jason
"Only the gods can be responsible for the outcome." Minos?
"MEDUSA does this mean you are speaking to me again now?" Hercules to Medusa
"Ariadne is alone, no friends, no allies. Where will she find the strength to defy her father?" Pasiphaë to Heptarian
"The King's health is not what it was but I shall nurse him tothe end." Pasiphaë or some new healer who hasn't been mentionned before.
"If you truly love me, please don't make this harder." Ariadne to Jason
"I am not THE ORACLE, but he has greater strengths than you can imagine." Melas
"The shoulder is separated. It just need a putting back." Pythagoras to Jason
I really hope that this episode is good as it sounds like it has potential! The tournament episodes were usually good in Merlin although they were usually fillers. I wonder if the writer will make a chariot racing episode in Atlantis!
No please Don't! :))))
ReplyDeleteYeah, I know 'doctor' does not sound great, but I think HIS oracle would sound not right either. (because the oracle is for every one ???) What else can it be??
ReplyDeleteYou might have only seen my original typo, I edited it after a few seconds, I meant to write 'THE ORACLE' which fits perfectly :D
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Scarlett! Some great guesses, I am just going to update the post with correctly guessed words/names :)
ReplyDeleteHaha! I think it gets easier when people get more used to the characters :D
ReplyDeleteWell done! You were right!
ReplyDeleteYou got plenty right too! It was a great fun episode too. :D I'm looking forward to guessing the quotes for next week's episode now, was kinda fun!
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