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Overall, I enjoyed this episode but not as much as I expected. It is like, separately, I liked all of the various character moments and scenes but, as a whole, the episode felt disjointed. For me, there was a distinct lack of cohesiveness between the comedy and the drama. There were times when it even felt too OTT, and that is saying alot for this show.

The comic gold that was simpleton Arthur was overshadowed by him just deserting the city, even if it wasn't his choice to do so. Why are the folks of Camelot so loyal again? This makes two separate finales where Arthur has had to sneak out of the city and, while there is a part of me that thinks it is the best, expected, and most logical plan, the peasant in me would wonder WTH. I guess I can concede that they know Arthur will come back for them all glorious and shiny.

Could Morgana be any more OTT as a villain? At this point, the smarmy Agravaine is the more interesting character because I still wonder at his motives and I mostly think her utterly ridiculous. She looks fantastic but that is about as far as my positive thoughts about her go.

First, Helios, and now Tristan and Isolde and her ridiculous outfit. Have I been dropped into an episode of Zena, Warrior Princess? I kept waiting for Zena and Gabrielle to leap out of a tree to help Merlin and Arthur! Don't get me wrong. I Loved Zena back in the day and I am not a complete Arhurian purist or anything but these costumes are all. over. the. place.

I am tired of Morgana doing more badass magic than Merlin. Okay. I just am.

I am both excited and anxious about the finale. That preview with Merlin and Agravaine in the cave with the magic. Should I dare to hope to see Merlin doing some actual, powerful, kick butt magic as, heaven forbid, himself????

I do NOT want to see Dragoon! If I do, especially if I see him in proximity to Arthur and a certain sword in a stone, there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth!

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