UPDATE: The missing words have been filled in
I have to admit that I quite liked this episode, a large part of the plot/arc was moved on in a pretty satisfying way, something which I hope is built on as the series progresses. Minos had a lot more to do, and it seems that he may not be as innocent to his wife’s deeds as we have been led to believe. Siddig shows us a far more multifaceted king than we have had a chance to see in the first four episodes, his brief scenes with Ariadne were touching and showed a great deal of affection between the two. Yet we glimpse a darker, more scared man when he and Pasiphae are alone together; it is obvious which of the two is the stronger in the marriage and who controls the fate of the family.
Speaking of Pasiphae, Parish gives us another flawless performance this week. I hope that she and Stevenson (the Oracle) will get more screen time together, their one scene was chilling and mesmerising; there is certainly an unspoken power play going on between them which both actresses play with aplomb.
Ariadne and Jason’s relationship also moves on, some trust issues are resolved and they both admit to feelings for each other in subtle ways. Hercules also has a bit of an odd ‘love affair’ this week. It’s a tidy little subplot that works very well inside the bigger story that is being told and gives both he and Pythagoras (who isn't the subject of his affections, before anyone asks) an entertaining scene or two that gives a change of pace to the episode, and makes sure that they are not lost as characters within it.
White Lies airs at 8.15pm, Saturday 26th October on BBC 1, to see you through until then here some teasers from the episode. I will, as usual, fill in the blanks later on this week…
“You asked me and my friends to risk our lives on a lie”
“Hercules is a man of many strange, and disgusting, habits”
“The mountains are full of robbers and it isn't safe for me to travel alone”
“Is he part of the reason you stay in Atlantis?”
“Just before I came of age I discovered a plot”
“Your men are to take no prisoners”
“I admire your courage, a lesser man would have broken by now”
Medusa shows some brief affection to someone other than Hercules, much to his disappointment
“I believe that is to be expected of you, you are being watched”
“He confessed, why would he flee the city if it were not true”
“You had some gold coins under the floorboards in your chamber, I have gambled them on your behalf”
“I did not say the prince was dead, I said he was lost at sea”
I had a long chat with my mum about the show yesterday, she was a big Merlin fan, indifferent to Robin Hood, and absolutely loves Atlantis. It was very interesting to hear a non-online fan’s views on it, she feels that Jason is very much a fish out of water and that there is more than enough shown each week on why he’s different and is looking out for a way to fulfil his destiny. She
ReplyDeletewould like to see more on the royal family though, and feels that they (or at least Pasiphae) have a lot to do with Jason’s father and could be tied up in his journey throughout the series, but she is happy to see it progressing as slowly as it is.
I personally think that it would do better aired before Strictly rather than after it, the later start usually brings to mind a darker kind of show for me, especially it generally finishes after the watershed. I guess that it is a bit of a victim of the Saturday night reality TV ratings war against X-Factor though, which is a shame. Having said that, I feel that people like my mum are the ones that make up the general audience for it, and with the viewing figures levelling out at a steady number I think that it will easily get its second season announcement pretty soon.
Ha. I like having a go at those:
ReplyDeleteYou asked me and my friends to risk our lives on a lie” Jason to Ariadne
HERCULES is a man of many strange, and disgusting, habits”
“The mountains are full of DANGERS and it isn't safe for me to travel alone” Ariadne
“Is he part of the reason you stay in Atlantis?” ????
“Just before I came of age I discovered a plot” Minos
“Your men are to take NO PRISONERS.
“I admire your courage, a lesser man would have broken by now” someone to Jason
MEDUSA shows some brief affection to someone other than Hercules, much to his disappointment
“I believe that is to be expected of you, you are being watched” Jason to Ariadne
“He confessed, why would he flee the city if it were not true” Pasiphae
“You had some gold coins under the floorboards in your chamber, I have gambled them on your behalf” Hercules to Pythagoras
“I did not say HIS FATHER was dead, I said he was lost at sea”
You say you haven't connected to the show a great deal yet, but you are still very good at these!! You have 5 absolutely spot on, and all but a few of them are in the right region :)
ReplyDeleteI'm really interested to see what you think of this episode, I found it much more satisfying and intriguing so I hope this is the way it will go from now.
Ahhh. The prince lost at sea. Not doubt that this must be Jason.
ReplyDeleteWell IF the prince is him, then we are left to wonder who his parents are/were.