With the wedding to Prince Telemon arranged, the future wellbeing of Atlantis is secured. All that is left is for the couple to travel to Aegina in order to gain his father’s blessing on the union. There are many dangers on the road ahead however. Pasiphae and the Colchean army are still on the lookout for the new Queen, and would be more than happy to dispatch her if the moment were to arise. Yet Ariadne feels that she must do what is best for her city, therefore with Jason and friends along to help protect her, she must undertake this perilous journey.
There is a little more humour in this week’s episode; my only criticism of Telemon’s was that it was a lacking in that department. The partnership between Pythagoras and Hercules continues to be my favourite draw this season. Emms and Addy have struck the perfect balance on their character’s comradery as they share the secret of Jason’s parentage.
There are some interesting names that crop up in the guest cast this week. Interestingly there is another Argonaut introduced, Orpheus, who we meet with his wife Eurydice (played by Ronald Pickup and Sian Thomas). Like Telemon they both appear to have a different path ahead than one that includes a jaunt aboard the Argo itself, though they do appear to be important to Jason’s destiny. With them is Diagoras (John Light), who could be based on a number of historical characters. He is more of a mystery for now, but I assume that we will learn more about him when we pick up the tale in The Day of the Dead.
The Marriage of True Minds airs on Saturday 6th December at 8.15pm on BBC 1 and BBC 1 HD in the UK, and at 9pm on BBC America. Below are a few dialogue teasers to see you through until then. Don't forget to come back to vote in our poll after the episode and let us know what you thought.
“My lady, he is of royal blood”
“I’m still having nightmares about one eyed monsters, we wait for the others here”
“Give me the benefit of your wisdom, what else have you learnt?”
“Sometimes, we are blind to those we hold dearest”
“If you don’t trust me enough to advise you at least let me protect you on the journey”
“Well, lucky for you I don’t like being told what to do”
“Please forgive us, our journey has made us wary of strangers”
“Do not see it as a burden, the gods mean it as a gift”
“You will have your place in my court”
“I will give it some consideration, but I alone will know the chosen route”
Trailer Teaser
“Why won’t they die?”