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This really would have made a much better second episode in my opinion, we learn far more about the three main Musketeers this week, their strengths and weaknesses are laid bare to each other in what is essentially a road trip adventure. As I commented on in the poll at the weekend this is almost exactly what I had envisioned as a second outing for the heroes, and others also expressed that they would have liked to have seen more bonding happening before Sleight of Hand. I have to say that I am a little puzzled as to why this is coming after rather than before it, I can only think that it’s maybe because D'Artagnan takes more of a back seat for much of the hour and they wanted him to have a prominent story first.
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It’s also a much darker episode, though I think that was evident from the promo with the Athos/Milady flashback hints, there is also a much more sombre Porthos on display, we get a little of his background history and realise the struggle he has had in getting to where he is now. His relationship with Bonnaire is a complicated one that goes through highs and lows, he is forced to question things about himself and his friendships. Howard Charles does a fantastic job in one particular scene describing the very harsh realities of seventeen century life for some people, I will be very surprised if his performance doesn't touch everyone who watches.
Commodities airs at 9pm on 2nd February on BBC 1 and BBC 1 HD, below are a few dialogue teasers to see you through until then and I will be around in the comments leaving further teasers up until Sunday. Don't forget to come back to vote in our poll after the episode and let us know what you think.
“Forget-me-knots, I pressed one for you as a memento of a perfect day. Athos, swear that nothing will ever come between us”
“Look, I still carry the token of your love”
“Lay one finger on me and you’ll have the Cardinal to answer to”
“What can be more natural than for a married woman to take a lover”
“From the streets of Paris to the Kings elite regiment, quite a journey”
“The drawings make it look far worse than is really is”
“Keep an eye on Porthos, do not leave him alone with Bonnaire”
“Any notion of a personal life ended the day I picked you out of the gutter and made you my creature”
“No, I never carry any concealed weapons…..I completely forgot about that one”
“What’s the matter with you! Don’t you care about Porthos?”
Trailer Teaser
“If France will not guarantee our security, Spain will”
About the Author - Sandi
Sandi is part of the Senior Staff at SpoilerTV having been a contributor from back in the Lost days of DarkUFO, and who now writes previews for Banshee, The Musketeers, Atlantis, and other BBC shows. She also enjoys watching and commenting on other shows such as Sons of Anarchy, Hannibal, Game of Thrones and Elementary.
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