Well, that's a quick exposure & resolution of Tarrlock's story. Huh.
Lin certainly is a badass.
I was halfway expecting Korra to try to metal-bend her way out of the box, but I guess that's too obvious. Her solution was pretty smart, though.
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Consuela - Jun 09, 2012 4:08:05 pm PDT #20335 of 30001
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§ ita § - Jun 09, 2012 5:36:14 pm PDT #20336 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I understand that randomly peeking in is no guarantee you'll get to see the trademark personality of a show nor the essence of the relationship between the primary players (see SPN S4, for starters). But I'm onto the second (non-sequential) episode of Merlin, and do these guys even like each other a little? Is Arthur always this douchey? Merlin such a doormat?
I'm watching S2 ep1, and their relationship seems fragile enough that Arthur would fire Merlin. What's it usually like?
Kalshane - Jun 09, 2012 5:36:31 pm PDT #20337 of 30001
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why?
Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.
And Sokka addressed Kalshane's point about bloodbending! Sort of. Also, there was no light show when Aang took Yakone's bending away, so...maybe Amon really is spiritbending after all.
Sort of.
Aang touched head and heart, though. Not head and back of the neck, like Amon does. I still think he's doing something different.
Still getting annoying DBZ-vibe. "OMG, Tarrlock is a Super Blood-bender! Look how scary he is! OMG, Amon is immune to Tarrlock's blood bending! Look how scary he is!"
Don't get me wrong, I'm still enjoying the show immensely, just not caring for the constant power escalation.
In conclusion, Lin Bei Fong is a supreme badass.
I don't think you'll find any arguments with that statement.
Dana - Jun 09, 2012 5:41:13 pm PDT #20338 of 30001
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
What's it usually like?
Goofy?
§ ita § - Jun 09, 2012 5:43:03 pm PDT #20339 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
The show, or their relationship?
Dana - Jun 09, 2012 5:44:09 pm PDT #20340 of 30001
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
Both. It tries to pretend to be serious, but mostly it makes me laugh. And go "aw", but I'm already invested.
§ ita § - Jun 09, 2012 6:02:29 pm PDT #20341 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
From watching this episode it seems like Merlin is a lapdog and Arthur is an asshole. Do they get some sort of emotional parity, or does this status different characterise them?
Dana - Jun 09, 2012 6:15:46 pm PDT #20342 of 30001
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
Arthur is mostly always an asshole to Merlin, except when he's not, but it's a kind of "I abuse you because I love you" thing.
§ ita § - Jun 09, 2012 6:27:37 pm PDT #20343 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I don't think I could take it. That whole HE'S MERLIN!!!! thing is too distracting. The urge to slap Arthur--v. v. strong.
sj - Jun 10, 2012 4:45:29 am PDT #20344 of 30001
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I don't think I could take it. That whole HE'S MERLIN!!!! thing is too distracting. The urge to slap Arthur--v. v. strong
I haven't watched since S1, but I think you're supposed to want to slap Arthur. The premise seemed to be that Merlin is going to turn him into a good king.