In Review: Merlin – The Sins Of The Father (Season Two – Episode 8)

Written by Ian Cullen on November 17, 2009 – 10:27 am -

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Synopsis: When he is bested in mortal combat a chain of events, which leads Arthur into learning the truth about his mother is set into motion.

The Review: Sins Of The Father brings forth one of Merlins more epic episodes of the season, and brings Arthur into direct conflict with his father Uther.

For this episode we’re treated to some well edited swordplay, dark magic and a new sorcerer that will likely give Nimueh a serious run for her money. Read more »


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In Review: Merlin – The Witchfinder (Season Two – Episode Seven)

Written by Ian Cullen on November 8, 2009 – 2:27 pm -

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Synopsis: When a citizen of Camelot witnesses a magical mist of smoke that produces a horse Uther calls in the Witchfinder to unearth a suspected sorcerer in his court.

The Review: After weeks of episodes focusing on individual characters. This episode gets back to the ensemble storytelling, which was a key to the shows success during the first season. The story picks up due to some stupidity on the part of Merlin who is practicing some magic for the fun of it on the grounds of Camelot and  is spotted by a villager. Which leads to the Witchfinder being called in. Read more »


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In Review: Merlin Beauty And The Beast Part Two (Season Two, Episode 6)

Written by Ian Cullen on October 31, 2009 – 8:51 pm -

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Synopsis: Newly crowned Queen Catrina settles in as Camelot’s first lady. As he true troll nature surfaces, her influence over Uther increases.

The Review: This was a fun conclusion to Merlin’s first two part adventure. While last weeks episode focused on the setting up of the wedding that should never have been, and introducing us to the relationship between Sarah Parish’s Troll/Lady Catrina and King Uther. This concluding episode sees the focus shift more to young Arthur. Read more »


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