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In this episode, Gwen attempted to have Arthur killed twice. First during a picnic, Arthur almost got killed when he was thrown off his horse while two assassins waited for him, Gwen and Merlin. Got thing Merlin was there using his magic. Off course Arthur was unaware that magic was involve.



Camelot made an investigation and found out that Arthur's saddle was tampered. John Bradley (Samwell Tarly of Game of thrones) guest stars as stable hand Tyr Seward . He is responsible for keeping Arthur's saddle in order. It is revealed that Tyr saw Gwen enter the stables. Afraid that her mother will be put in danger, he choose to keep silent. Merlin learned that Tyr was in duress and told Arthur. Before Arthur was able to talk to him, Gwen visited the prison in the middle of the night and stabbed him.



The second attempt involves Gwen poisoning Arthur's cup. Afraid that Gwen will be discovered, she blamed Merlin and had him arrested. Merlin had to change to Dragoon the Great, an older version of Merlin, to escape the guards. Using his healing magic he was able to save Arthur.



When Arthur recovered, he had Merlin released immediately. Gwen again planned ahead and had someone to take the blame by giving out information of who created the poison. Gwen was able to prevent people from learning the truth and is free again to make an attempt on Arthur's life. Merlin and Gauis now knows that Gwen is under Morgana's spell.

This episode shows us more of how talented Angel Coulby is. They way she portray a grieving wife and a villain in the same episode just show how much a good actress she is. Off course a lot of people would disagree specially the Gwen haters out there. Although they end Gwen's spell soon. Unfortunately, I find her performance in this episode more memorable than any of the episode in the TV series.

Colin Morgan (Merlin) also did a splendid acting job. The part where he thought that Arthur is dead was well acted. Actually he has gone a long way in terms of his acting in the last few years. It is evident in the last episode, Disir, that his acting has very much improve. The part where Merlin had the chance to bring magic back to Camelot was really great. It showed how much Merlin was torned between telling Arthur the truth or having Modred die.

Next episode we will see Gwen another attempt to kill Arthur. I just hope that spell will be lifted soon rather than later because it is pretty hard to watch Gwen a villian.

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From the beginning of the season, we know that one of survivor from Atlanta would meet his or her demise. I always thought that it would be Hershel since he lost a lot of blood when he was bitten during the season premiere.

It started like a normal day for the Atlanta survivor. Hershel was able to take a walk using crutches. There was a glimmer of hope for the group and for Rick and Lori's marriage. And then hell broke lose. The locks that has kept the walkers from breaching the parts of the prison which are zombie free has been destroyed. They got themselves separated. Hershel was with Beth. Maggie was with Carl and Lori. T-dog and Carol was separated as well after T-dog got bitten. While Daryl, Glenn and Rick was together was on their way to the generators to turn off the power. Later they found out that Andrew is still alive and is responsible for cutting the locks.

It was really unexpected when T-dog died after getting cornered by a walker. He sacrificed himself to save Carol. Moments after Lori had to have a c-section because of the baby. Although the baby was save, there was nothing they could do for Lori. But there was another surprise. Carl had to put a bullet to her mother's head to prevent her from turning to a walker. Three tragedies in one episode. Who knows what else is in store for the rest of the season. Hershel is still not safe. Who knows what challenges they will face.

Kudos for Andrew Lincoln (Rick Grimes). His acting was superb. The last part of the episode when he broke down and cried., it was touching. Really great performance!. There had been a lot of revelation in this episode. I can't wait to see that else do they have in store for the rest of the season

At first thought, it seems right to ban the usage of plastic bag. The improper disposal of plastic causes clogging in the drainage system and has been suspected to be the primary cause of flooding. Quezon City is one of the cities that started banning the use of plastic bags. To discourage consumers to use plastic bags, they have placed a 2 peso charge for every plastic bag. I am all in favor of reducing the usage of plastic bag. However there should be an alternative.

This based on my experience. On my way home from work, I went to one of the 24 hour convenient store in Quezon City. I bought a few instant noodles and some other stuff. I was in the counter waiting patiently for my turn to pay. When it was finally my turn, I was asked by the cashier if I am willing to pay for the plastic bag. I don't mind paying for the plastic bag, but I asked if they have a paper bag instead. They said that they don't provide the paper bags. At that time I didn't know about the ordinance about the fee for each plastic bag. So I asked why they are charging two pesos if they were giving it for free before the ban took effect. This the answer of the cashier. The plastic bag are expensive that is why they are charging two pesos.

I don't mind paying the 2 pesos per plastic bag since I bought a lot of stuff. If I bought only 1 or two items, that would be fine. But given that I bought a lot of stuff that I couldn't carry without a bag, plastic or paper, I was obliged to pay the fee. I think establishments should provide alternative. If I bought around 15 canned goods, should they be obliged to provide a paper bag? I am still searching the net if business are obliged to provide an alternative to plastic bags. But you do know the answer please let me know

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A sorcerer by the name of Osgar killed a knight of Camelot to lure Arthur. The fallen knight, Sir Ranulph, is supposedly  one of Arthur's friend. Weird thing about is that Sir Ranulph was never mentioned before in the show. Moving forward. Arthur seeks out Osgar and not long after Gwayne stab him and was almost dead when he encountered Arthur. Right before dying, he told Arthur of the judgement of the Disir.



Arthur then decided the look for the Disir and confront his Accusers. An argument between Arthur And the Disir broke out. Being offended by Arthur's arrogance, one of Disir, magically threw a stick which was aim at Arthur. Mordred being new and was desperately trying to prove himself. Threw himself in front of Arthur and saved. Merlin told Arthur that he is not capable of healing wounds inflicted by Magic and only Gauis could help.

Gauis unable to heal Mordred as well forced Arthur to seek the Disir's forgiveness. The Disir agreed to help if Arthur would lift the ban against magic in Camelot. If he does agree, Mordred lives and Magic returns to Camelot. If he doesn't allow magic to return, Mordred would die.



Now here is the interesting part. When Arthur asked Merlin wether he should allow magic and maybe that magic is not as evil as they believe, Merlin replied that thereis no place for Magic in Camelot. Merlin had the chance to return magic to Camelot. Instead he listened to Kilgarrah's advice to kill Mordred. When they returned to Camelot, they were surprised that Mordred is alive.