I've been rewatching Merlin with a friend recently, and knowing how the show goes, I sort of really wish Merlin had just told Morgana he had magic when she needed him to.
Like I may be wrong on this, but I strongly believe a good portion of what made her so dark and bitter was her confusion at first, and her desperation to find someone who understood what it was like to have magic (shown by how her face had brightened up around the druids--most notably Mordred), and her inability to find someone besides Morgause (who was, let's face it a pretty big influence on her)
When Merlin admitted to thinking it was magic she had after all, she looked relieved. Still confused, but relieved that she wasn't the only one who thought so.
Merlin himself had said to Gaius that if it wasn't for him, his understanding and his support, he may have turned out way more broken--he may have turned out quite similar to Morgana. She needed a Gaius. A guide, a friend, a supporter. Someone who understood and helped. And Merlin could've easily been that someone. They seemed to have been forming quite a strong friendship, even when they both figured out she had magic. I'm pretty damn sure it would've been way stronger if he'd told her.
And it's not like an opportunity to do so never came... Like when he'd confronted her as she was about to aid Morgause and Cenred's with their first plan and she told him he would never understand what it was like to have magic. He should've just told her right then and there!
Or hell, even before that! GOD the poisoning thing was definitely the last straw for the poor girl. You could tell she was suffering such strong emotional conflict. And what did he do? Make it easy for her to pick her sister's side over his and Arthur's. I know it was necessary to save the kingdom but...still. I'm sure if Morgause could come up with a cure, then so could Merlin.
But anyway, point is. Merlin and Morgana could've been an iconic magical duo that would aid Arthur in uniting Albion (or better yet just do it themselves, together.) if Merlin wasn't so bad at making decisions.
Just gonna quickly drop the blog I've decided to move my mutli-fandom activity to; @charlieeework ( It's mainly IASIP but I'll talk about EVERYTHING I like on there tbh. It's just better to deal with than a side blog is all )
Hehehe time to over analyze the fuck out of this ten second clip!
OK LETS GO!
SO! Firstly. I’m gonna start out this this image of the creators tweet
He said Pepa was the ‘Middle child’ more emotional because JULIETA was the ADULT!
Now, it may just be theory. And it might be literal canon, but its heavily implied Julieta never got much criticism from Alma like Pepa did. Sure. That meant she had a lot of pressure. To ironically, be the ‘Perfect golden child’ (gosh and the fact Isabella was her child ok I’m getting off tract shshsbdh). But typically since her gift was easy, and not problematic. She was probably closer to Abuela. And got less scolding.
Which of course, as the middle child who was ridiculed and forced to repress her emotions, it would make her ‘More emotional’
NOW! Let’s analyze these frames!
their both a little shocked Alma is apologizing. Though Pepa is visibly more surprised, while Julieta looks more concerned.
Maybe cause Pepa never got an apology growing up. Or never saw her do it.
Except when…
‘miss eldest golden child Julieta’ got one.
you see cause now she looks resolute. She looks downtrodden and sad. While Julieta looks the same. Cause Alma has always been closer to Julieta. And Pepa probably assumes that if anything, this apology is just for her Sister.
(but of course she walks forward too cause like. Jsdjjd for music purposes. And also hope. She probably is hoping it’s for her for once. plain old hoping.) which is easily backed up by…
THIS PHOTO!
they Both approach her. Yet it’s JULIETA Alma first goes to. She takes JULIETAS hands.
She doesn’t take Pepas hands. LOOK AT HER HANDS. she’s holding them nervousky. Clenched together. Tucked to her chest. She looks so anxious ans sad. Watching Julieta get the love.
Now Julieta is at ease. She understands her mom is fine. And she’s getting a love filled apology. She’s ok.
PEPA ON THE OTHER HAND LOOKS DESTROYED. she’s literally watching them two. Wondering if she’ll be noticed. If she’ll get an apology. If she’ll just be ignored yet again. If she’s even deserving of such high honored only given to the eldest golden child.
THEN RELIEF! Alma has reached out. For once. And it is a shock. Theirs a second she doesn’t move. But then she instinctively leans into the comforting touch of her mother that she was so deprived of. Closing her eyes to relish it. She is final getting the love and appreciation she deserves. (And yes Julieta is happy for her sister. She knows she’s been deprived of what should be rightfully hers)
Confirmation! She makes eye contact with her mom. she smiles. It is real. She can’t believe it but is so happy and relieved! Pepa madrigal is being LOVED!
gosh. This took so much out of me. Thanks for sitting through my passionate and maybe A little obsessive rant. what can I say. I love Pepa Madrigal! 😌
please reblog the hell out of this it took so much energy
I've been rewatching Merlin with a friend recently, and knowing how the show goes, I sort of really wish Merlin had just told Morgana he had magic when she needed him to.
Like I may be wrong on this, but I strongly believe a good portion of what made her so dark and bitter was her confusion at first, and her desperation to find someone who understood what it was like to have magic (shown by how her face had brightened up around the druids--most notably Mordred), and her inability to find someone besides Morgause (who was, let's face it a pretty big influence on her)
When Merlin admitted to thinking it was magic she had after all, she looked relieved. Still confused, but relieved that she wasn't the only one who thought so.
Merlin himself had said to Gaius that if it wasn't for him, his understanding and his support, he may have turned out way more broken--he may have turned out quite similar to Morgana. She needed a Gaius. A guide, a friend, a supporter. Someone who understood and helped. And Merlin could've easily been that someone. They seemed to have been forming quite a strong friendship, even when they both figured out she had magic. I'm pretty damn sure it would've been way stronger if he'd told her.
And it's not like an opportunity to do so never came... Like when he'd confronted her as she was about to aid Morgause and Cenred's with their first plan and she told him he would never understand what it was like to have magic. He should've just told her right then and there!
Or hell, even before that! GOD the poisoning thing was definitely the last straw for the poor girl. You could tell she was suffering such strong emotional conflict. And what did he do? Make it easy for her to pick her sister's side over his and Arthur's. I know it was necessary to save the kingdom but...still. I'm sure if Morgause could come up with a cure, then so could Merlin.
But anyway, point is. Merlin and Morgana could've been an iconic magical duo that would aid Arthur in uniting Albion (or better yet just do it themselves, together.) if Merlin wasn't so bad at making decisions.
I've been rewatching Merlin with a friend recently, and knowing how the show goes, I sort of really wish Merlin had just told Morgana he had magic when she needed him to.
Like I may be wrong on this, but I strongly believe a good portion of what made her so dark and bitter was her confusion at first, and her desperation to find someone who understood what it was like to have magic (shown by how her face had brightened up around the druids--most notably Mordred), and her inability to find someone besides Morgause (who was, let's face it a pretty big influence on here)
When Merlin admitted to thinking it was magic she had after all, she looked relieved. Still confused, but relieved that she wasn't the only one who thought so.
Merlin himself had said to Gaius that if it wasn't for him, his understanding and his support, he may have turned out way more broken--he may have turned out quite similar to Morgana. She needed a Gaius. A guide, a friend, a supporter. Someone who understood and helped. And Merlin could've easily been that someone. They seemed to have been forming quite a strong friendship, even when they both figured out she had magic. I'm pretty damn sure it would've been way stronger if he'd told her.
And it's not like an opportunity to do so never came... Like when he'd confronted her as she was about to aid Morgause and Cenred's with their first plan and she told him he would never understand what it was like to have magic. He should've just told her right then and there!
Or hell, even before that! GOD the poisoning thing was definitely the last straw for the poor girl. You could tell she was suffering such strong emotional conflict. And what did he do? Make it easy for her to pick her sister's side over his and Arthur's. I know it was necessary to save the kingdom but...still. I'm sure if Morgause could come up with a cure, then so could Merlin.
But anyway, point is. Merlin and Morgana could've been an iconic magical duo that would aid Arthur in uniting Albion (or better yet just do it themselves, together.) if Merlin wasn't so bad at making decisions.