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Podcast

Episode #22 – 1×05 Rewatch: A Wild Buckbeak Appears

Hosted by Pamela Gocobachi, Jessica Chapman, Selina Wilken, Tariq Herzallah

February 22, 2013

Join the hosts of Hypable’s Talks of Camelot this week as they rehash 1×05: ‘Lancelot’ in their ongoing Merlin Rewatch series!

show notes:
– Hypable staffer Tariq joins us as a guest host for this week’s episode!
– We catch you up on all the latest Merlin news for the week
– The hosts discuss BBC’s new pilot ‘Atlantis’ created by the Merlin showrunners
– Pam leads us through the episode recap for our Merlin Rewatch of 01×05: ‘Lancelot’
– Buckbeak in the woods? The Trio: Merlin style? The Harry Potter references run rampant in this episode straight from the get-go!
– Everybody LOVES Lancelot! The hosts discuss one of the most famous knights in Arthurian Legend in detail
– Was Merlin right to bend the rules in order to give Lancelot a chance at becoming a knight?
– How would Lancelot’s story have been different if Merlin hadn’t forged a seal of nobility for him?
– Is Uther’s code that decrees only those of noble blood can become knights a valid one?
– Arthur’s compassionate nature is discussed – Arthur sees the grey area where Uther only sees black and white. How is Arthur able to see the bigger picture having grown up with Uther as a father?
– Who has more chemistry as a couple? Gwencelot or Arwen?
– All this and more are discussed during this week’s recap!
– Jess leads us through our Comparing The Show To Legends segment and reveals some interesting information about Geoffrey of Monmouth
– We wrap up the show this week with a Fun Segment! Gwen might have refused to choose between Arthur and Lancelot but the hosts aren’t getting off quite that easily!

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