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misssilencewritewell · 4 years

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Overall review of wizards. Spoiler warning. This is just my opinion. If you enjoyed it, I’m happy for you. I think it was far too rushed.

Five episodes in we finally started to get introduced to interesting characters. But the pace never slowed down long enough to understand their role, their personalities, purpose, etc. It was a quick flash of ‘Oh that’s cool-and they’re gone...but I wanted to see more and understand...’ The quick glimpse of Angor Rot (my boy 😭) Why did he fish Morgana from the river? He hates humans...I’m confused??? He has magic. Did he learn from the evil magic squad?

The graphics are incredible. It looks amazing but I feel like for me to have a connection to this part of the story it had to have been longer. Another ten episodes of us getting to know Douxie in Arcadia would’ve been nice. When you dump as much information and new things on viewers it’s just too much for us to handle. I was so distracted by going “the heck is happening” to ever bond with Douxie. This makes me sad because I was enamored with him in Trollhunters. Also, he went from super suave bad boy to derpy bard boy. Not necessarily bad...but personally, I enjoyed his confidence in Trollhunters. Straight up hit a gum gum with a guitar. Not a magic one...just a regular guitar. Chad move. But this...felt weird. I personally think it would’ve been a much better plot twist had he been Mordred. Would’ve given him a darker edge, a vendetta, an interesting character arc. His goal to be to avenge his mother Morgana and kill Merlin/Trollhunters. Instead we find out that he’s basically a edgy, awkward bard. Which isn’t bad but not enough character development for me to be excited about any apparent growth or newly discovered powers.

Steve Palchuk (while I love his character) was unnecessary to this plot. I would’ve preferred Eli. His brains would have been helpful and I think his comedic relief would’ve fit better than Steves. Steve’s jokes just didn’t seem to land. The comedy relief was not timed right. Again, I absolutely loved Trollhunters and 3 Below...but there was never a moment to stop and catch your breath to know the world and characters which made it difficult to enjoy.

I still don’t fully understand how magic works. Douxie taught Claire for a minute and that was it and now he’s her teacher? Morgana and Merlin walk to the other side and say that sorcery dies with them but Claire and Douxie are left. Magic is...emotion? Kinda? Idk they never explained. 🤷‍♀️

Arthur’s character was...confusing to say the least. He misses his love and hates “dark” creatures because they killed her. But he comes back from the dead...to atone for his sins...by being evil? That didn’t make sense to me. Same with Morgana coming back and him being like sup sis! Know I tried to kill you but we are blood family! His super quick switch to asking for trolls help and loving his sister again was unexplained and made 0 sense. Just make him a dislikeable character and leave it at that. Sometimes it’s better to keep things simple. Over complicated plots can be messy and unenjoyable.

Morgana going from villain to hero was expected but executed poorly. She would flip like a switch and I just couldn’t sympathize with her as much as I did when she was a villain. I enjoyed her passion while being dark. Her redemption arc could’ve been handled so much better. Her having a romantic thing with Merlin and Merlin betraying her becoming the true villain while she is thirsty for revenge would’ve been top tier world building. We got butt jokes from Steve instead.

Strickler and Nomura. I want to see them. Especially back then? Oh they would be so evil and dark and I LIVE FOR IT. Especially since we love them now. It’d be cool to be reminded of their past. Back to the Jim smelling of human without being a changeling. Could’ve seen more on that and an interaction with him. They’d be fascinated I’m sure. Morgana created changelings but that could’ve easily been explained that she was working behind Arthur’s back the whole time. Working with Gunmar and creating changelings to infiltrate the castle while pretending to be submissive in court to Arthur and Merlin. It would explain why Changelings value cunning even more so and it would’ve been more believable than her talking to Claire one time and saying “yes! I’ll just tell my bro he crazy and needs to stop! Thank you kindly foreign hand maiden with dark magic!” Like there’s no reason for Morgana to trust her. Use her...sure. She would want Claire power, but Morgana’s character was far too rushed to make sense. I miss it when she was just a villain.

Also...Jim gets stabbed by a blade and they don’t call his mom? They don’t let her know her son could be dying? She’s a doctor. She doesn’t know much about the dark Magicks but she’s so smart and Strickler is her boyfriend. She should’ve been told. She should’ve shown up. I love her character and she adds a lot to the dynamic. Steve was the focal point far too often.

Bular. (Inhaled deeply). I missed him so much. It was cool to see Gunmar and Bular again. Bular I feel could’ve been interesting to build more too and I’m grateful for what we received. He obviously was more impressionable than his father. Morgana saved him and he immediately vouched for her while touching his fathers shoulder saying softly “she spared my life.” Like...Bular is an excellent character because even when fighting Jim in his final moments, Jim talks to him about dad issues and you can see Bular think about it and ultimately decide his fate. Just...ugh yes I missed the angry tall charcoal man.

Confusing part though...Gunmar and Bular declare that forest their own. Jim and Deya are there and watch as they scare off Arthur. You’re telling me they just let them go??? When they’re trying to recruit trolls for the war? They just go welp...see ya. Nah. There should’ve been dialogue there. The strange troll that smells of human but isn’t an impure. Cue the changelings. Could’ve been an awesome Segway into the life of the gum gums because honestly...Arthur was a douche and I sided with the Gum gums. Like yeah they eat people but Arthur was so...weird and uncomfortable to watch that I’d rather see the Gum gums who make no qualms over what they want or who they are.

The...giant dragon that’s the familiars dad. No reason for him at all. An attempt at a quirky dad character that landed flat. He went from oh lemme get you a cup of tea to DONT ChALlenge Me BoY I KnOw KaRAte!!! And I was like...ummmmm excuse me??? And then he went on to give a lesson on grief and show pictures of his son and I was like Soooooo we aren’t burning Douxie to a crisp? We are just going to throw in a quick ill timed lesson on grief?

The fight between Krel, Claire and the gang vs evil Jack Frost, eye ball raven, and evil Arthur electric boogaloo. Instead of showing the fight they did a recap. That fight would’ve been so awesome to watch and instead we got a recap of them getting their booties kicked. It’s an effective time saver but lazy story telling.

The fawn earth bender woman is important because she was part of the secret magic club and decided she didn’t want to kill people anymore...or something. As if her club ever lied to her about what they were about to do. Like Oh we are killing people? I thought you were joking for millions of years.

They all need her back to do...something evil that I can’t remember which I assume the movie will be about. I want more lore on evil Jack Frost and eyeball raven. They just were like “Congrats Morgana! We are the cool super old magic squad. We are the dopest thing in this show and we won’t say anything about ourselves besides a vague description in under 3 secs that leave our viewers confused and disappointed because they want more.”

Like seriously. They were the best part. Their intro was on a flying castle and I kinda hate that their intro was Merlin yelling “Oh no! Them!” Like we are supposed to know what and who they are. Build up is so important for an aundieces understanding. Like who they are? What they want? What they are? I spent the first half of the show mostly confused and the last half moderately confused and bewildered.

In conclusion, not my fave. It lacked the charm and quirkiness of 3 below and the depth and character development of Trollhunters to deliver a mediocre segway to a film. I really want this film to do well...but they will be on a time crunch and I was not impressed with how they handled this one in ten episodes. Fingers crossed the movie does better.

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broken-lycan · 5 years

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Ok, for the ask game, do Merlin and Supernatural, please

thank you so much!! :D

Merlin:

Who I will protect at all costs: Aithusa (maybe also Merlin but he can protect himself)Who deserves better: Merlin, Arthur, Gwen, Gwaine, Hunith, Lancelot, Aithusa, Elyan… the list could go on. Who was killed off too early: I was gonna say Arthur cause he should have come back to live at some point during the series. but no. well tbh probably Lancelot. what he did made sense but it was super sad.Who I used to hate but now I love: I dont know if I can properly answer this cause I started watching Merlin in september last year. so I haven´t been around long enough I guess (and havent had enough rewatches). one character that I´ve changed my opinion on a little is Uther. when I watched it the first time I just hated him. now I kinda understand him a little more. I still hate him but I tolerate him. oh! I just remembered I (for some reason) didn´t like Morgause but now I´m starting to like her a little. I hate what she does to Morgana (that she eggs her on on her path to evil) but other than that she´s cool. she has her own agenda, motivations, she knows what she wants and is loyal to those she cares about. and she killed cenred. he had it coming.Who I used to love but now I hate: I dont think there is anyone tbh. I mean I dont like the way Morgana is towards the end (same with Mordred)Who needs to be killed off asap: Agravaine? or Kilgarrah. but kilgarrah was actually useful a few times. other than that he fucked up a lot. I mean if it weren´t for him (and Gaius) Merlin would have told Morgana about his magic and thus avoided her turning away entirely and later plotting to kill Arthur. she would have probably stil tried to kill Uther but thats fine.Who is unfairly hated: I really dont know. maybe Morgana and Mordred. but I get where that comes from. what they did is shitty and can´t be forgiven but I think it´s partially the writer´s fault cause they just… didn´t write those characters arcs well.Who is unfairly loved: not sure. I dont like Gwen in the later seasons. I think from the time she becomes queen cause she changes a lot then and her friendship with merlin is not shown anymore and she loses her kindness.Who needs to sort out their priorities: idk Arthur maybe?Who needs a hug: MerlinWho needs to get out of their current relationship: is anyone even in a relationship by the end? I mean for Gwen the issue has solved itself cause Arthur´s dead (same goes for Merlin if you see it as merthur).Who the writers love: Merlin definitely. But also Arthur. and the dynamic of the knights (and in combination with merlin), its another thing that wasnt too well done in the series. just like with gwen their friendship with merlin kinda died when they became knights. fanfic writers portray that a lot better.Who needs a better storyline: Morgana, but also Mordred. by the end it was just waay to rushed and too extreme. tho while rewatching I realised that by the end of season 3 where Morgana and Morgause took over Camelot, Morgana was already very cruel. which felt massively out of character. I enjoy evil characters if they make sense. and morgana had a lot of potential. she had reasons, a motive. but the writers fucked up.Who has an amazing redemption arc: it´s not a redemption arc but I like Arthur´s development from “respectless prat of a prince who is used to getting everything he wants” to “just and fair king who cares about all his subjects (and by the end even those with magic)”Who is hot af: MorganaWho belongs in jail: UtherWho needs to be revived from the dead: Arthur of course! I mean its about time isnt it? (and Gwaine)

Supernatural: (note that the last thing I watched was season 10)

Who I will protect at all costs: Charlie and Jodie Mills!Who deserves better: Dean and Sam. and Cas.Who was killed off too early: Bobby and Charlie (I´m still bitter about her death). and I heard Crowley died permanently so him too.Who I used to hate but now I love: Rowena cause she started out as a villain and was mean to Crowley which can´t be forgiven. But from what I´ve heard and seen she gets better and actually helps them now. Who I used to love but now I hate: can´t think of anyone. i started mildy disliking john and now I full-on hate him.Who needs to be killed off asap: John? from what I´ve seen he´s not around anymore but apparently he got a redemption arc and was portrayed as good person?? doesnt make sense.Who is unfairly hated: I think there are ppl who hate Lucifer? I don´t get why. I´m not a big fan of him but I like him more than JohnWho is unfairly loved: idkWho needs to sort out their priorities: crowley xD from what I remember where I left off he was quite a mess.Who needs a hug: pretty much everyone. if I´d have to chose I´d say Dean tho.Who needs a better storyline: I demand better stories for those “back from dead” versions of Charlie and Bobby (again I havent watched those eps yet but what I´ve heard is just weird).Who has an amazing redemption arc: crowley!Who is hot af: rowena is veery prettyWho belongs in jail: John Winchester. tho he would better off burning in hell for all eternity.Who needs to be revived from the dead: bobby! someone needs to give dean and sam a big hug and tell them they´re doing well.

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